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いやおうなしに (iyaou nashi ni)
いやおうなしに

willy-nilly, whether one likes it or not, without choice

💡 Nuance & Usage: Describes a situation where a person is forced to do something or something happens regardless of their will or preference. Implies an irresistible force or circumstance.

📝 Example Sentences

彼は状況によっていやおうなしに責任を負わされた。
He was forced to take responsibility due to the situation, whether he liked it or not.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "いやおうなしに"!

強い雨が降り始め、私たちは_______家に戻った。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「いやおうなしに」は「好き嫌いにかかわらず、強制的に」という意味です。
English: 'Iyaou nashi ni' means 'willy-nilly' or 'whether one likes it or not'.
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