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Kotomora

ないわけにはいかない

Meanings

1

expression

cannot avoid doing; must do; have no choice but to

usually written using kana alone

Expresses that one is compelled to do something due to circumstances, obligation, or social pressure. Follows the negative stem of a verb (e.g., 行かない→行かないわけにはいかない). Often implies reluctance but inevitability.

See also: わけにはいかない