～羽目になる
hame ni naru
End up having to; be forced into
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
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 説明
An unwelcome turn of events leaves someone having to do something troublesome.
Examples 例文
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 比較
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.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～羽目になる | End up having to; be forced into | 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. |
| ～あげく | After much; in the end unfortunately | 長い研究のあげく、計画を断念した。 After a long period of research, we ended up abandoning the plan. |
| ～すえ（末） | After; following a long process | 長い研究の末に、ようやく目標を達成した。 After a long period of research, I finally achieved my goal. |
| ～しまつだ | End up; to the unfortunate point that | 準備不足が重なり、ついには会議を中止する始末だった。 Preparations were so inadequate that we ended up canceling the meeting. |
| ～かいもなく／～がいもなく | Despite the effort; to no avail | 長い研究のかいもなく、目標には届かなかった。 Despite a long period of research, I did not reach my goal. |
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