〜を余儀なくされる

N1

be forced to ~

Structure

Noun + を余儀なくされる

Explanation

「〜を余儀なくされる」 means "be forced to ~". Structure: Noun + を余儀なくされる. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

taifuu de saiketsu no enki o yoginaku sareta.

The typhoon forced us to postpone the vote.

taifuu de baishuu no enki o yoginaku sareta.

The typhoon forced us to postpone the acquisition.

taifuu de shigan no enki o yoginaku sareta.

The typhoon forced us to postpone the volunteering.

taifuu de tensai no enki o yoginaku sareta.

The typhoon forced us to postpone the reprinting.

taifuu de tainou no enki o yoginaku sareta.

The typhoon forced us to postpone the payment arrears.

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