N2Grammar

てからでないと

(Not) unless ~ cannot, (Not) until ~ cannot

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Examples

You can't play video games until you've finished your homework.

You cannot drive a car until you get your license.

Please do not use this machine until you have read the instruction manual carefully.

You can't go to school until your fever goes down.

You probably won't understand the hardships of raising children until you become a parent yourself.

We cannot ship the products until we receive your signature on the contract.

You can't open this file until you install the software.

You cannot enter this area unless you have obtained permission.

We cannot start that project until we receive the company president's approval.

You must not open the lid until the rice has finished cooking.

He: 'Can I eat this cake?' She: 'Ah, about that, not until it's been chilled in the fridge...'

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