JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
やむを得ない
Unavoidable, inevitable, or leaving no other choice
Readings
Other forms
止むを得ない common kanji form
やむを得ず adverbial form: "unavoidably"
Expression (functions as an I-adjective)
"Unavoidable" / "Inevitable"
Describes a situation where an undesirable action is forced by circumstances, leaving no alternative options.
Example
やむを得ない 事情 で 、 会議 を 欠席 します 。
Due to unavoidable circumstances, I will be absent from the meeting.
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