- without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistiblesee also 止むに止まれず and 止むに止まれぬ
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- without being able to help oneself
- against one's will
- compelling
- pressing
- irresistible
This expression indicates a situation where someone feels compelled to act in a certain way due to strong emotions or circumstances beyond their control.
She was crying without being able to help herself, overwhelmed with emotion.
This usage refers to actions taken involuntarily or reluctantly, reflecting an external pressure or obligation.
He had to quit his job against his will due to compelling circumstances.
This meaning highlights the strong attraction or force that leads someone to do something, often despite reservations or reluctance.
This interpretation conveys urgency or a pressing need that demands action immediately.
This meaning indicates something that cannot be resisted or denied, often due to its appeal or necessity.
Generated collocations (experimental)
やむ止むにとまれない止まれないじじょう事情unavoidable circumstancesやむ止むにとまれない止まれないきもち気持ちirresistible feelingsやむ止むにとまれない止まれないりゆう理由compelling reasonsやむ止むにとまれない止まれないしょうどう衝動irresistible impulseやむ止むにとまれない止まれないゆうわく誘惑irresistible temptationやむ止むにとまれない止まれないじょうきょう状況pressing situationやむ止むにとまれない止まれないよっきゅう欲求compelling desireやむ止むにとまれない止まれないかんじょう感情overwhelming emotionsやむ止むにとまれない止まれないきょうぐう境遇inevitable circumstancesやむ止むにとまれない止まれないこうどう行動irresistible actions