ずにはいられない

Alternative writings: ずには居られない
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An expression meaning one cannot help doing something or cannot suppress an impulse; formed with the negative base + ずにはいられない (e.g., 'can't help but...').

ExpressionI-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

彼の冗談は面白くて、笑わずにはいられない。

His jokes are so funny that I can't help laughing.

あの子犬を見ると、助けずにはいられない。

When I see that puppy, I can't help but help it.

その話を聞いて涙が止まらずにはいられなかった。

Hearing that story, I couldn't stop myself from crying.

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