NichiDict

せざるを得ない

せざるをえない
[sezaruwoenai]

Meanings

1.ExpressionAdj-i

cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do

Examples

事情を説明せざるを得なかった

I had no choice but to explain the situation.

彼の意見に賛成せざるを得ない

I cannot help but agree with his opinion.

計画を変更せざるを得ないだろう。

We will probably have to change the plan.