Jisho

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い 居られる
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
1. can be; can exist; can stay​Usually written using kana alone, See also 居る いる, See also 居る いる
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
2. cannot help but ...​Usually written using kana alone, after a verb in negative form as 〜ずにはいられない、〜ないではいられない, etc.
  • その
  • じこ事故
  • で
  • りょうしん両親
  • を
  • な亡くした
  • しょうじょ少女
  • に
  • どうじょう同情
  • せずに
  • は
  • いられなかった
    • 。
I couldn't but sympathize with the girl who had lost her parents in the accident.

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