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Kotomora

使つかわざるを得えない

Meanings

1

expression, i-adjective

have no choice but to use; forced to use

Fixed expression meaning 'cannot help but use' or 'have no choice but to use'. The ざるを得ない pattern is a formal/literary way to express unavoidable necessity. Often used when the speaker is reluctant or the situation is beyond their control.

See also: 使わざるを得ず (つかわざるをえず)