〜を余儀なくされる
Formation
Meaning
To be forced to...; have no choice but to...
Note
A formal, passive expression used when one is compelled to take an action or a situation is forced upon them due to unavoidable external circumstances (weather, economy, accidents) beyond their control.
Examples
不況により、その工場は閉鎖を余儀なくされた。
Due to the recession, the factory was forced to close down.
台風の影響で、イベントは中止を余儀なくされた。
Due to the typhoon, the event had no choice but to be cancelled.
資金不足のため、計画は大掛かりな変更を余儀なくされた。
Due to lack of funds, the plan was forced to undergo major changes.
怪我のため、彼は現役引退を余儀なくされた。
Because of an injury, he was forced to retire from active duty.
大雨で道路が冠水し、ルートの変更を余儀なくされた。
The road was flooded by heavy rain, forcing a change of route.
経営悪化のため、会社は人員削減を余儀なくされた。
Due to deteriorating management, the company was forced to reduce its workforce.