N4expresiónpermiso
なくてもいい (nakute mo ii) - Don't have to
[Verb ない-form stem] + なくてもいいです
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[Verb ない-form stem] + なくてもいいです means "Don't have to, not necessary". As a N4 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.
Significado
Don't have to, not necessary
Explicación
なくてもいい expresses lack of obligation.
Ejemplos
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[Verb ない-form stem] + なくてもいいです
Which sentence correctly uses "なくてもいい (nakute mo ii) - Don't have to"?
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Actualizado el 17 jun 2026