Word details

ずにはいられない

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ずにはいられない.

Dictionary

Entry

ずにはいられないずには居られない~い Adj.ExpressionUsually kanaFreq #84615
1

After neg. verb stem

feel compelled to; can't help but feel; can't help but do

Examples
私はあなたを笑わずにはいられない
I cannot help laughing at you.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

reside, to be, exist, live with

8 strokesFrequency 836JLPT N2Grade 5

On

キョ

Kun

い.る-いお.る

Nanori

おきすえ

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