せざるを得ない， せざるをえない
1. cannot avoid doing, cannot help but (do), is compelled to do, (feel) obliged to (do), has to do
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不正には抗議せざるをえない。
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You must speak out against injustice.
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病気のため、彼は会合を延期せざるを得なかった。
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Because of his illness, he was forced to put off the meeting.
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氷が軟らかくなってきたので、アイススケートの会を中止せざるをえなかった。
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Because the ice became soft, we had to call off the ice-skating party.
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美しい日没に感嘆せざるをえなかった。
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We could not help admiring the beautiful sunset.
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彼女はその老人と結婚せざるをえなかった。
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She was obliged to marry the old man.
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彼は留学するためにバイトをせざるを得なかった。
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He was forced to work part-time to study abroad.
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彼は書類に署名せざるを得なかった。
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He was forced to sign the document.
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彼は自分の運命に満足せざるを得なかった。
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He could not help being satisfied with his lot.
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彼は言われたようにせざるをえなかった。
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He had no choice but to do as he was told.
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彼は健康がすぐれず、辞職せざるをえなかった。
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He was compelled to resign on account of ill health.
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