せざるを得ない
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word せざるを得ない
1
cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do
Examples
人は運命を甘受せざるを得ない。
One can't quarrel with destiny.
Kanji in this Word
得
11 strokes
Frequency: 175
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
gain
get
find
earn
acquire
can
may
able to
profit
advantage
benefit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
え.る
う.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あつ
てろ
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