Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: "Cannot suppress a feeling"—formal/written.
- Form and connection: [Noun] を禁きんじ得えない
- Nuance in real use: を禁じ得ない provides final honesty for your emotions—in a culture of restraint, this grammar lets you say "I can't help it."
Form and connection
Core Explanation
"Cannot suppress a feeling"—formal/written.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Noun] を禁きんじ得えないShow answer
I cannot suppress my surprise.Show answer
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