N2
やむなく (yamunaku)
やむなく
reluctantly, unavoidably, with no alternative
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An adverb, indicating that one is compelled to do something because there is no other choice, often with a feeling of regret or reluctance. Comes from 「やむを得ない」 (unavoidable).
📝 Example Sentences
飛行機が欠航したので、やむなく新幹線で移動した。
Since the flight was canceled, I reluctantly traveled by Shinkansen.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "やむなく"!
台風のため、_______イベントは中止になった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 他に選択肢がない状況で何かを中止するときに「やむなく」を使います。
English: 「やむなく」 (yamunaku) describes being forced to do something due to unavoidable circumstances, such as canceling an event due to a typhoon.
English: 「やむなく」 (yamunaku) describes being forced to do something due to unavoidable circumstances, such as canceling an event due to a typhoon.
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