ざるを得ない
Meanings
Expression
Auxiliary adjective
I-adjective
1. have to; have no choice but to; cannot help (doing); be compelled to; be obliged to; be forced to (after the -nai stem of a verb)
Kanji used
Examples81
私
I couldn't but speak the truth.
彼女
She could not help thinking that health is important.
彼の
I cannot but accept his invitation.
彼女
She cannot but laugh.
彼
I cannot help laughing at him.
私
I could not help laughing at him.