を余儀なくされる
wo yogi naku sareru
to be forced to; to be compelled to
[To be forced to / To be compelled to]
Connection: Noun + を余儀なくされる
Usage: Expresses being forced or compelled to do something due to unavoidable circumstances. Very formal expression, commonly used in news, reports, and written language. The noun is typically a verbal noun (e.g., 変更, 中止, 退去).
Examples:
台風のため、試合の中止を余儀なくされた。(Due to the typhoon, they were forced to cancel the match.)
経営悪化により、大規模なリストラを余儀なくされた。(Due to worsening management, they were compelled to carry out large-scale layoffs.)
住民は避難を余儀なくされた。(The residents were forced to evacuate.)