わけにはいかない
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 訳にはいかない
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to
Meanings
Expression
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
Example sentences
帰るわけには行かないのです。
I cannot come back in the current circumstances.
負け犬になるわけにはいかない。
I can't stand getting beaten.
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I cannot choose but hear.
それをさせるわけにはいかない。
I can't allow you to do that.
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We can't really throw it away!
More examples (10)
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I could not but laugh.
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I can't put it off any longer.
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I cannot comply with his request.
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We couldn't help weeping.
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You cannot have your way in everything.
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A man cannot be made in a mold.
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I can't allow you to do that.
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We must not give way to their demands.
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I cannot help laughing to hear such a story.
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The parents could not help scolding their little child.