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整理 文法形式の整理(動詞に着目) 教科書 p.92〜110
Part IV of the book — verb formation patterns (踏まえる・かまける・控える…)
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〜ざるを得ない

教科書 p.92〜110
接続:動ない形(ないを取る)+ ざるを得ない ※する→せざるを得ない
Must…, can't help but…. I don't want to, but considering the situation, there's no other way.
注意 / Note:Other 〜ないではいられない (emotional urge): 〜ざるを得ない is forced by circumstances/reasons. Writing.
比較 / Compare:〜ざるを得ない(forced by reason/circumstances)/〜ずにはいられない(urged by emotion).
よく出る形 / Common form:動ない形(ないを取る)+ざるを得ない。する→せざるを得ない.
企業は消費者の期待に応えざるを得ない。
Businesses are forced to meet consumer expectations.
証拠がこれだけあれば、認めざるを得ないだろう。
There's so much evidence that I have to admit it.
これだけ証拠がそろえば、認めざるを得ないだろう。
With enough evidence like this, it must be admitted.

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