Jiten beta

ざるを得(え)ない
Rank #12,054

Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adjective (keiyoushi)
    1. have to; have no choice but to; cannot help (doing); be compelled to; be obliged to; be forced to

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