必至
Meanings
1
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
inevitable; unavoidable; bound to happen
Describes a situation or outcome that cannot be avoided; often used in formal or written contexts. Not as common as 避けられない in everyday speech.
At this rate, collapse is inevitable.
It is inevitable that delays in reform will cause chaos.
2
brinkmate; inevitable checkmate
Shogi term: a position where a checkmate sequence is unavoidable regardless of the opponent's moves. Compare with 必死 (desperate situation in shogi).
See also: 必死
This position is already in brinkmate.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉は必至だ〈something〉 is bound to happen
In this recession, it's inevitable that more companies will go bankrupt.
- 〈事〉が必至となる〈something〉 becomes inevitable
The prime minister's resignation has become inevitable.