ざるを得ぬ

ざるをえぬ
Frequency:
1

A classical/formal variant of '〜ざるを得ない' used after the imperfective stem of a verb, meaning 'have no choice but to ~; be compelled to ~.'

Expression

Examples

雨が激しくなったため、試合は延期せざるを得ぬ。

Because the rain intensified, the match had to be postponed.

彼の誤りを認めざるを得ぬ状況になった。

He found himself in a situation where he had to admit his mistake.

我々は計画を変更せざるを得ぬと判断した。

We decided that we had no choice but to change the plan.

Word Relationships