GrammarJLPT N2
if not
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. if not
This conditional expression means "if not" or "otherwise," and is used to warn that a negative consequence will follow if a condition isn't met. It functions similarly to しないと or じゃないと in casual speech.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

"If we don't hurry, we won't make it!"

Sentence 2

"If you don't get moving, you'll be late," she said.

Sentence 3

"If you don't study, you won't pass," the teacher said.

Sentence 4

"If you don't eat, you won't have any energy," my mom said.

Sentence 5

"If you don't do it now, you'll regret it later," I was warned.