JLPT N2

やむをえず

Unavoidably, reluctantly, against one's will

Structure

やむをえず + Verb

やむをえず is used to describe an action that one is forced to take due to circumstances, even if they don't want to. It signifies a lack of options.

電車が止まってしまったため、やむをえずタクシーを利用した。

Since the train stopped, I unavoidably took a taxi.

Using it when the action is voluntary or a preferred choice.

Connect it to the English 'can't avoid it' or 'have no choice but to'.

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