ては

Also written ちゃあ, ちゃ

Meanings

1. Expression if (an action, etc.)
2. since ...; if you are going to ...
3. one after another (i.e.: indicates repeated action)
4. (i.e.: adds emphasis)

Example sentences

• 家族を空港に迎えに行かなくては。
  I have to go to the airport to meet my family.
• 教室でおしゃべりをしてはいかん。
  Don't you talk in the classroom.
• 急いで授業に行かなくては。
  I must hurry to class.
• 楽しいところ残念ですが、もう行かなくては。
  It's been nice talking to you, but I really must go now.
• 学校で立派にやっていくつもりなら、頑張って勉強しなくては。
  If you are to do well in school, you must study hard.

Words containing ては

• 郷に入っては郷に従え (ごうにいってはごうにしたがえ) when in Rome, do as the Romans do
• ついては in line with this
• つきましては in line with this

And 21 more.

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