やむをえず (yamu-wo-ezu): Unavoidably; reluctantly
～やむをえず (yamu-wo-ezu)
Meaning
Unavoidably; reluctantly
Formation and usage
やむを得ず + clause
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
Introduces an action forced by circumstances, usually an unwelcome one.
Examples
交通機関が止まり、やむを得ず会議を欠席した。
Transport was suspended, so I had no choice but to miss the meeting.
交通機関が止まり、やむを得ず試験を欠席した。
Transport was suspended, so I had no choice but to miss the exam.
交通機関が止まり、やむを得ず研修を欠席した。
Transport was suspended, so I had no choice but to miss the training session.
交通機関が止まり、やむを得ず発表会を欠席した。
Transport was suspended, so I had no choice but to miss the presentation event.
交通機関が止まり、やむを得ず面接を欠席した。
Transport was suspended, so I had no choice but to miss the interview.
How related patterns differ
ものを regrets an avoidable bad outcome. やむを得ず reluctantly accepts circumstances; だけまし finds a redeeming point. としたところで and たところで assume a case but commonly maintain a limitation in the result.