Jiten beta

せざるを得(え)ない
Rank #17,139

Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adjective (keiyoushi)
    1. cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do

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