Meaning of ほかない in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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ほかない
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Romajihokanai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Meaning
- can do nothing but (do); cannot help (doing) something
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Example Sentences
ほかない used in context
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She had no choice but to turn down his proposal.
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彼らは計画全体をあきらめるよりほかないと意見が一致している。
They agree that they have no choice but to give up the whole plan.
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He had to submit himself to their decision.
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His success was nothing short of a miracle.
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There was nothing for it but to go without food.
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The administration cannot but look for alternative sources of revenue.
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