Verb ざるを得ない (~ zaru wo enai)
Explanation
'Cannot but', 'have no choice but to', 'forced to'
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + ざるを得ない (する → せざるを得ない)
Detailed Explanation
The Verb ざるを得ない construction is used when the subject is compelled or forced to do something out of necessity, leaving no other choice. It conveys the idea of 'cannot but...' or 'have no choice but...' in English.
Examples
この仕事が嫌ならもう辞めざるを得ない。
Kono shigoto ga iya nara mō yamezaru o enai.
If you hate this job, you have no choice but to quit.
試験が近いので、夜遅くまで勉強せざるを得ない。
Shiken ga chikai no de, yoru osoku made benkyō sezaru o enai.
The exam is near, so I have no choice but to study late into the night.
涙が止まらない。泣かざるを得ない。
Namida ga tomaranai. Nakazaru o enai.
My tears won't stop. I can't help but cry.
先生の命令だから、従わざるを得ない。
Sensei no meirei dakara, shitagawazaru o enai.
It's the teacher's order, so I have no choice but to comply.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.