Auxiliary (used in writing and formal speech only) (Intermediate ㊥ 606)
An auxiliary indicating that there is no other choice but to do something.
Equivalent: Cannot help -ing; cannot (help) but; have no choice but to ~; have to
| Vneg | ざるを得ない | |
| 食べざるを得ない | Someone cannot help eating something | |
| 行かざるを得ない | Someone cannot help going there | |
| Exception | せざるを得ない | Someone cannot help doing something |
