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ないでは居られない

Reading

Kana: ないではいられない
Romaji: naidehairarenai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
1

feel compelled to; can't help but feel; can't help but do

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: ずにはいられない

Kanji

Readings: キョ、 コ、 い.る、 -い、 お.る
Meanings: reside, to be, exist, live with

Example Sentences

()かないではいられない。
➥I can't help crying.
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(かれ)()うことを(しん)じないではいられない。
➥I cannot help believing what he says.
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あなたの新車(しんしゃ)感心(かんしん)しないではいられない。
➥I cannot help admiring your new car.
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(わたし)(わら)わないではいられませんでした。
➥I could not help laughing.
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(わたし)(かれ)正直(しょうじき)さを(うたが)わないではいられない。
➥I can't help doubting his honesty.
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(わたし)(かれ)食欲(しょくよく)感心(かんしん)しないではいられない。
➥I cannot help admiring his appetite.
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