いかんともしがたい(いかんともしがたい)
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Meaning: nothing can be done about it
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | いかんともしがたくて | いかんともしがたくて |
| ta-form (past) | いかんともしがたかった | いかんともしがたかった |
| nai-form (negative) | いかんともしがたくない | いかんともしがたくない |
Example sentences
- いかんともしがたい事情がある。 — There are circumstances that just can't be helped.
- 一人ではいかんともしがたい。 — There's nothing one person alone can do about it.
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