unless, not until after

Beginner

15-20 min

common

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Explanation

Indicates something must happen first.

[Verb て form] + からでないと + negative

契約書を読んでからでないと、サインできない。

Keiyakusho wo yonde kara de nai to, sain dekinai.

I cannot sign unless I read the contract first.

確認してからでないと、許可は出せません。

Kakunin shite kara de nai to, kyoka wa dasemasen.

I cannot give permission until after I confirm.

Always followed by negative.

～てからというもの

ever since, from the time that

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Emphasizes prerequisite.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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