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JLPT N2 Grammar

ざるを得ない

N2必要

N2 · 必要 · nai-form verb去ない + ざるを得ない（する → せざるを得ない）

cannot help but; have no choice but to

nai-form verb去ない + ざるを得ない（する → せざるを得ない）

Shows that due to external circumstances or practical limits, one must do the first action even if unwilling.

Written and formal in tone, somewhat stronger than しかない.

急に担当者が休んだため、私が代わりに説明せざるを得なかった。

Because the person in charge suddenly took leave, I had no choice but to explain in their place.

する becomes せざるを得ない; do not write しざる.

You do not want to do it, but reality pushes you there.

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