抜き差しならない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 抜き差しならない | 抜き差しならなくない |
| Polite | 抜き差しならないです | 抜き差しならなくないですalso 抜き差しならなくありません |
| Past polite | 抜き差しならなかったです | 抜き差しならなくなかったですalso 抜き差しならなくありませんでした |
| Past | 抜き差しならなかった | 抜き差しならなくなかった |
| Te-form | 抜き差しならなくて | 抜き差しならなくなくて |
| Adverbial | 抜き差しならなく | |
| Conditional | 抜き差しならなければ | 抜き差しならなくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 抜き差しならなかったら | 抜き差しならなくなかったら |
inextricably involved; in a sticky situation; unable to back out
Describes a situation where one is so deeply involved that withdrawing or escaping is impossible. Often used for relationships, conflicts, or commitments. The form 抜き差しならぬ is also common.
See also: 抜き差しならぬ
He is already in a situation from which he cannot extricate himself.
Their relationship has reached a point of no return.