やむを得ず
Meanings
Expression
Adverb
1. unavoidably; inevitably; necessarily; reluctantly; against one's will
Other spellings
止むを得ず已むを得ず
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Used in vocabulary
Examples12
それ
It must, of necessity, be postponed.
私
I went there of necessity.
彼
His family circumstances were such that he became a teacher out of necessity.
やむを得ず
He was compelled to sign the contract.
私
I was forced to abandon the plan.
彼女
She was obliged to give up the plan.