This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

意見を述べずにはいられなかった。

Sentence Analyzer

意見 述べず いられなかった

English Translation

I could not help but state my opinion.

Furigana

意見(いけん)()べずにはいられなかった。

Romanji

Iken o nobezu ni wa irarenakatta.

Words

意見 (いけん)
opinion; view; comment
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
述べる (のべる)
to state; to express; to mention
()
at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
要る (いる)
to need; to want

Kanji

Reading: 
Meanings: idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking
Readings: ケン、 み.る、 み.える、 み.せる
Meanings: see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible
Readings: ジュツ、 の.べる
Meanings: mention, state, speak, relate