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よんどころない
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word よんどころない.
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can't be helped (of situation, reason, etc.); unavoidable
Examples
よんどころない事情で、今年の夏は別荘で過ごせないんだ。
Due to unavoidable circumstances this summer I can't stay in my holiday cottage.
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