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Used to introduce the consequence or alternative when a preceding condition is not met. Often at the beginning of a sentence or clause.
急いでください。そうでなければ遅れますよ。
Please hurry. Otherwise, you'll be late.
彼は来るかもしれない。そうでなければ電話があるはずだ。
He might come. If not, there should be a phone call.