〜てからでないと te kara de nai to
〜てからでないと(te kara de nai to)means “unless ~ first; not until ~ is done”. Marks an indispensable prior condition: the later action is impossible or won't happen unless the first action is completed. Formation: V-て + からでないと(=〜てからでなければ)+ 後ろは多く否定・不可能
unless ~ first; not until ~ is done
N3Formation
V-て + からでないと(=〜てからでなければ)+ 後ろは多く否定・不可能
Explanation
Marks an indispensable prior condition: the later action is impossible or won't happen unless the first action is completed. The second clause is usually negative ('can't', 'won't do'). 'Not until X / unless X first, then ~'.
Examples
Note
≒〜てからでなければ. The following clause typically expresses impossibility, prohibition, or 'won't do'.
FAQ
〜てからでないと — what does it mean and how is it used?
unless ~ first; not until ~ is done. Marks an indispensable prior condition: the later action is impossible or won't happen unless the first action is completed. The second clause is usually negative ('can't', 'won't do'). 'Not until X / unless X first, then ~'.
〜てからでないと — how do you form it?
V-て + からでないと(=〜てからでなければ)+ 後ろは多く否定・不可能
〜てからでないと — any usage notes?
≒〜てからでなければ. The following clause typically expresses impossibility, prohibition, or 'won't do'.