ずにはおかない (zunihaokanai)

Meaning & usage

ずにはおかない expresses that something inevitably happens or is bound to occur, literally 'will not leave it undone.' It attaches to the negative form of a verb with ない dropped, i.e. the ない-stem (ずにはおかない). It often appears with causative verbs, stressing that the subject cannot help producing a certain effect.

Example sentences 4

1. 彼かれの冗談じょうだんは誰だれもが笑わらわずにはおかない。

   His jokes make everyone laugh whether they like it or not.

2. その映画の結末は観客を泣かずにはおかない。

   The ending of that film is bound to move audiences to tears.

3. この暑さでは毎日エアコンを使わずにはおかない。

   In this heat, there is no way around using the air conditioner every day.

4. 彼の失礼な発言は周囲の怒りを買わずにはおかない。

   His rude remarks are sure to draw the anger of those around him.