ずにはすまない（ずにはすまない）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Meaning: cannot avoid doing
Example sentences
- 迷惑をかけたら謝らずにはすまない。 — If you've caused trouble, you have no choice but to apologize.
- これは説明せずにはすまない。 — This can't go without an explanation.
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