Yamuoenai

JLPT N2

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やむを得ない (Yamuoenai) is a Japanese expression meaning “cannot be helped, unavoidable”.

Meanings

  1. expression, i-adjectivecannot be helped; unavoidable

Examples

  • I can't help it.

  • Circumstances forced us to put off the meeting.

  • She couldn't help but be a little vague.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in やむを得ない

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