ichidan verb, transitive verb
can't just stand by and watch; can't bear to look on without helping
Expresses that the speaker feels compelled to intervene because the situation is too painful, unfair, or unacceptable to ignore. Often used when someone steps in to help or stop something.
困っている人を見かねて、声をかけた。
Unable to just watch someone in trouble, I called out to them.
彼のあまりのひどい態度に見
I couldn't overlook his terrible attitude and warned him.