のっぴきならない Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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i-adjective
unavoidable; inevitable; inescapable
usually written using kana alone
Describes a situation or obligation that cannot be avoided or escaped. Often used in the negative form のっぴきならない.
彼はのっぴきならない立場に追い込まれた。
He was driven into an inescapable position.
2
i-adjective
hopeless; beyond help
usually written using kana alone
Used for a person or situation that is beyond saving or help. Less common than the 'unavoidable' sense.
