No. 3,824 in Japanese
やむなく
"やむなく" means "reluctantly" or "unavoidably."
In a sentence
事情によりやむなく休むことにした。
Due to circumstances, I reluctantly decided to take a leave.
In this sentence, 'やむなく' is used to express reluctance in making a decision due to unavoidable reasons or circumstances.
やむなくその案を却下した。
I inevitably rejected the proposal.
Here, 'やむなく' conveys a sense of regret or an unavoidable action taken out of necessity.
やむなく別れを告げた。
I had no choice but to bid farewell.
'やむなく' indicates that the action was taken regretfully, as there was no other option available.
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