を余儀なくされる
JLPT Level: N1
Meanings
to be forced to do something
to be compelled to take a certain action
to be obliged to (do something) due to circumstances
Usage
Nを余儀なくされる
V辞書形 + を余儀なくされる (rarely used with verbs; more common with noun forms)
Explanation
This expression describes a situation where someone has no choice but to take a certain action or endure a circumstance because of external pressure or unavoidable conditions. It emphasizes the lack of choice and the coercive nature of the situation. It is formal and often appears in written Japanese, news reports, or serious contexts. The thing before を is usually a noun representing the action or result that one is forced to undertake.
重大な予期せぬ事態に直面し、離職を余儀なくされた。
じゅうだいな よきせぬ じたいに ちょくめんし、 りしょくを よぎなくされた。
Faced with a serious, unforeseen situation, I was forced to resign.
企業は急な需要減少を受け、雇用を余儀なくされることになった。
きぎょうはきゅうなじゅようげんしょうをうけ、こようをよぎなくされることになった。
The company, faced with sudden decreased demand, was forced to cut jobs.
新しい規制の導入を余儀なくされた。
あたらしいきせいのどうにゅうをよぎなくされた。
We were compelled to implement the new regulations.