JLPT N1
～ざるを得ない
cannot help but ~; have no choice but to ~
Structure / Usage
Verb (ない-stem) + ざるを得ない (する → せざるを得ない)
Example Sentences
証拠を突きつけられ、彼は罪を認めざるを得なかった。
Confronted with the evidence, he had no choice but to admit his guilt.
予算の関係で、計画を変更せざるを得ない。
Due to budget constraints, we have no choice but to change the plan.