Word
やむを得ない
やむをえない
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CommonJLPT N2
Meanings
- Expression · I-adjective
cannot be helped; unavoidable
In Spanish
inevitable; ineludible; irremediable; no haber manera; no haber más remedio; no haber otra opción; ineluctable
- Other forms
- 止むを得ない、已むを得ない、止むをえない
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
それはやむを得ないね。
I can't help it.
No puedo evitarlo.
Tatoeba #205358(opens in a new tab)彼女は少しあいまいな態度だったのはやむをえなかった。
She couldn't help but be a little vague.
Tatoeba #88689(opens in a new tab)