Translation guide
The concept that something is certain to happen and cannot be avoided. In Japanese, this is often expressed through nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and set phrases that convey fate, natural consequences, or logical necessity.
Expressing that something is unavoidable or bound to happen, often with a nuance of fate or natural course.
A formal noun/adjective meaning 'unavoidable' or 'inevitable'. Often used in serious or technical contexts.
War was inevitable.
A noun/adjective meaning 'inevitable' or 'necessary outcome'. Emphasizes logical or natural necessity.
Failure is an inevitable result.
A common phrase meaning 'cannot be avoided'. More conversational than 不可避.
That's something inevitable.
An idiomatic phrase meaning 'it can't be helped' or 'there's no way around it'. Conveys resignation to inevitability.
It's inevitable that it'll be canceled due to rain.
A noun meaning 'fate' or 'destiny', often with a dramatic or philosophical nuance.
Death is the inevitable fate of all people.
Describing an action or event that is certain to happen.
An adverb meaning 'without fail' or 'inevitably'. Used for things that always happen.
If you work hard, you will inevitably succeed.
An adverb meaning 'sooner or later' or 'eventually', implying inevitability over time.
The truth will inevitably come out.
An adverb meaning 'no matter what' or 'inevitably', often used with negative outcomes.
Expressing that something is a necessary truth or logically unavoidable.
不可避 is formal and often used in serious contexts like war or disaster. 必然 emphasizes logical or natural necessity, and can be used in everyday speech. 避けられない is the most conversational and versatile way to say 'unavoidable'.
English 'inevitability' is often expressed more naturally in Japanese through adverbs like 必ず or phrases like 仕方がない, rather than a direct noun. Consider the context and choose the most natural expression.
I inevitably end up being late.