羽目になる (hame-ni-naru): End up having to; be forced into
～羽目になる (hame-ni-naru)
Meaning
End up having to; be forced into
Formation and usage
V dictionary + 羽目になる
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
An unwelcome turn of events leaves someone having to do something troublesome.
Examples
手違いのせいで、もう一度資料を確認する羽目になった。
Because of a mix-up, I ended up having to check the documents again.
手違いのせいで、もう一度先生に相談する羽目になった。
Because of a mix-up, I ended up having to consult the teacher again.
手違いのせいで、もう一度計画を見直す羽目になった。
Because of a mix-up, I ended up having to review the plan again.
手違いのせいで、もう一度会場を下見する羽目になった。
Because of a mix-up, I ended up having to inspect the venue beforehand again.
手違いのせいで、もう一度十分に練習する羽目になった。
Because of a mix-up, I ended up having to practice thoroughly again.
How related patterns differ
あげく usually leads to a bad result, while 末 can lead to a good one. かいもなく stresses unrewarded effort; 始末だ evaluates an unfortunate ending. 羽目になる is an unwelcome obligation, whereas ずじまい leaves an intention unfulfilled.