JLPT N1
～に忍びない（にしのびない）
cannot bring oneself to; unable to bear
Structure / Usage
Verb (dictionary form) + に忍びない
Example Sentences
彼の苦しむ姿は見るに忍びない。
I can't bear to see him suffering.
このまま放っておくには忍びない。
I can't bring myself to just leave it as it is.
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