Phrase (usually used in formal writing and formal speech) (Advanced ㊤ 483)
A phrase that is used when one cannot control emotions or reactions caused by emotions.
Equivalent: Cannot hold; cannot hold back; cannot keep back; cannot help ~ing; cannot keep ~ from ~ing
| (i) Noun | を禁じ得ない | |
| 喜びを禁じ得ない | Cannot keep back one’s joy | |
| (ii) Vinformal nonpastの | を禁じ得ない | |
| 足が震えるのを禁じ得ない | Cannot keep someone’s legs from trembling |
