1.
unavoidably; out of necessity; reluctantly
doing something because there is no other choice, not because one wants to
Usage
A formal expression indicating that something was done because there was no alternative, often implying reluctance or regret.
More formal than 仕方なく. Often used in written or business contexts.
Related words
- やむを得ない - unavoidable (adjective form)
- 仕方なく - cannot be helped; reluctantly
- 已むを得ない - variant kanji writing
Common patterns
Derived from the verb やむ (to cease) + を得ない (cannot obtain/avoid).