N2conditionsequence
～てからでないと (te kara denaito) - Not until / Only after
[Verb te-form] + からでないと
Quick answer
[Verb te-form] + からでないと means "Not until / Only after / Unless". Mastering this N2 structure builds fluency for reading and listening. Full examples and exercises are below.
Meaning
Not until / Only after / Unless
Explanation
Indicates that something cannot be done before a certain condition is met.
Examples
実際に見てからでないと、決められない。
じっさいにみてからでないと、きめられない。
I can't decide until I see it in person.
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[Verb te-form] + からでないと
Which sentence correctly uses "～てからでないと (te kara denaito) - Not until / Only after"?
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026