be forced to ~, be compelled to ~

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common

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Explanation

Passive expression showing unwilling necessity.

[Noun] + を余儀なくされる

事故により、延期を余儀なくされた。

Jiko ni yori, enki wo yogi naku sareta.

Due to the accident, we were forced to postpone.

会社は倒産を余儀なくされた。

Kaisha wa tousan wo yogi naku sareta.

The company was compelled to go bankrupt.

Formal, shows unwilling compulsion by circumstances.

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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