不可避 in 30 Sekunden

  • <strong>不可避 (ふかひ)</strong>: Inevitable, unavoidable.
  • Meaning: Cannot be avoided, certain to happen.
  • Usage: Formal contexts, serious events, natural phenomena.
  • Key Idea: Lack of control, predetermined outcome.
Core Meaning
The Japanese word 不可避 (ふかひ - fukahi) is an adjective that describes something that cannot be avoided, something that is certain to happen, or something that is inevitable. It carries a strong sense of destiny or an unavoidable outcome.
Nuance
While it can refer to natural phenomena or unavoidable events, it can also be used to describe situations where, given the circumstances, a particular outcome is highly probable and difficult to prevent. It implies a lack of control or agency in preventing the event.
Usage Contexts
You'll often encounter 不可避 in formal writing, news reports, academic discussions, and when discussing serious or significant events. It can be applied to a wide range of situations, from natural disasters and economic trends to personal circumstances and even abstract concepts like the passage of time. For instance, aging is often described as 不可避. The word emphasizes the certainty and often the unchangeable nature of an event or outcome.
Emotional Tone
The word itself is neutral, but the context in which it's used can imbue it with a sense of resignation, acceptance, or even dread. It's not a word used for trivial matters; it typically pertains to events of some consequence. Think of it as the Japanese equivalent of English phrases like 'inevitable,' 'unavoidable,' or 'bound to happen,' but often with a more profound or serious connotation.

自然災害は 不可避 なものとして受け入れなければならない場合がある。

Natural disasters sometimes must be accepted as inevitable.

高齢化は 不可避 な社会現象である。

Aging is an inevitable social phenomenon.
Example Scenario
Imagine a discussion about climate change. Scientists might state that certain levels of sea-level rise are now 不可避 due to past emissions, meaning that even with future efforts, this outcome is certain. This highlights the word's use in conveying a sense of predetermined consequences.
Formal vs. Informal
While 不可避 is generally more formal, its meaning is so direct that it can appear in slightly less formal contexts when a strong emphasis on inevitability is needed. However, you're much more likely to encounter it in written materials or formal speeches than in casual conversation among friends about minor matters.
Basic Structure
As an adjective, 不可避 often modifies a noun directly or is used with the copula だ (da) or である (dearu) in more formal contexts. It can also be used with particles like な (na) when preceding a noun, though this is less common than its use as a predicate adjective.
As a Predicate Adjective
This is the most common way to use 不可避. It follows the noun or clause it describes, often with the particle は (wa) or が (ga) preceding it.

この変化は 不可避 です。

This change is inevitable.
Modifying a Noun (less common but possible)
While less frequent, 不可避 can sometimes be used adjectivally before a noun, often in very formal or literary contexts. In such cases, it might be followed by な (na), or in very concise, formal writing, it might directly precede the noun.

我々は 不可避 な結果に直面した。

We faced an inevitable outcome.
In Formal Writing (である)
In academic papers, official reports, or very formal speeches, 不可避である (fukahi de aru) is often used instead of 不可避です (fukahi desu).

経済のグローバル化は、ある側面においては 不可避 である。

Economic globalization is, in some aspects, inevitable.
With Verbs of Perception or Statement
It can be used in clauses describing a realization or statement about inevitability.

多くの人が、将来の技術革新は 不可避 だと考えている。

Many people believe future technological innovation is inevitable.
Expressing Resignation
It can be used to express a sense of resignation to an unavoidable situation.

失業は、景気後退期には 不可避 な側面がある。

Unemployment has an unavoidable aspect during economic downturns.
In Negative Constructions (rare but possible)
While the word itself means 'cannot be avoided,' you might see constructions that emphasize the *lack* of avoidance, or the effort to avoid something that is ultimately unavoidable.

彼らは 不可避 な運命から逃れようとしたが、失敗した。

They tried to escape their inevitable fate, but failed.
News and Current Events
You will frequently encounter 不可避 in news reports discussing global issues, economic trends, political developments, or environmental concerns. For example, reports on climate change might discuss 不可避 sea-level rise, or economic analyses might refer to 不可避 market corrections. The word lends a sense of gravity and certainty to these discussions.
Academic and Scientific Discourse
In academic settings, particularly in fields like sociology, economics, history, and environmental science, 不可避 is used to describe trends, consequences, or phenomena that are considered unavoidable based on current data and theories. For instance, a demographer might discuss the 不可避 implications of an aging population.
Formal Speeches and Presentations
When leaders, experts, or officials give formal speeches, they might use 不可避 to emphasize the seriousness of a situation or the certainty of a particular future outcome. This usage aims to convey a factual and objective assessment, even if the topic is sensitive.
Literature and Philosophy
In literature and philosophical discussions, 不可避 can be used to explore themes of fate, destiny, and the human condition. It might appear in narratives where characters grapple with unavoidable circumstances or in philosophical texts debating determinism versus free will.
Business and Strategic Planning
In business contexts, especially when discussing market shifts, technological disruption, or regulatory changes, terms like 不可避 might be used to describe trends that companies must adapt to. It signals that certain changes are not optional but necessary responses.
Everyday Conversation (with caution)
While less common in casual chat, if someone is discussing a significant, unavoidable personal event or a widely accepted societal truth, they might use 不可避 to emphasize its certainty. For example, discussing the aging process of oneself or a loved one might involve this word to express a sense of acceptance of a natural, unavoidable stage of life.

我々の社会は、高齢化という 不可避 な課題に直面している。

Our society faces the inevitable challenge of an aging population.
Confusing with Similar Concepts
Learners might confuse 不可避 with words that describe mere probability or strong likelihood, such as 可能性が高い (kanousei ga takai - high possibility) or 確実 (kakujitsu - certain). While 不可避 implies certainty, it specifically emphasizes the *unavoidable* nature of that certainty. For example, saying a market crash is 確実 simply means it will happen, but saying it is 不可避 implies that given the current conditions, no action can prevent it.
Overuse in Casual Settings
Using 不可避 for everyday, minor inconveniences would sound overly dramatic and inappropriate. For instance, saying that being late for a casual meeting is 不可避 would be an exaggeration. More natural phrases like 遅れてしまう (okurete shimau - will end up being late) would be used. 不可避 is reserved for matters of greater significance.
Incorrect Grammatical Usage
While 不可避 is an adjective, learners might misuse it as a noun or verb. It should function as a descriptor. For example, one might mistakenly try to conjugate it like a verb. The correct usage is as a predicate adjective (e.g., Xは不可避だ) or to modify a noun (e.g., 不可避なX), but not as a standalone action.
Literal Translation Pitfalls
Directly translating English phrases like 'it's unavoidable' without considering the nuance can lead to awkward phrasing. While 'it is unavoidable' is a direct translation, the Japanese phrasing often adds context about *why* it's unavoidable or what is being described as unavoidable. For instance, simply saying 'それは不可避です' (Sore wa fukahi desu) is grammatically correct but might lack the specific impact intended if the context isn't clear.
Misinterpreting the Degree of Certainty
Sometimes, learners might use 不可避 when they mean something is merely difficult to avoid or requires significant effort to avoid. 不可避 implies a level of certainty that is almost absolute, often due to natural laws, established trends, or insurmountable circumstances. For situations that are merely challenging, other expressions might be more suitable.

間違った使い方:明日の会議に遅刻することは 不可避 だ。

Incorrect Usage: Being late for tomorrow's meeting is inevitable.
確実 (かくじつ - kakujitsu)
確実 means 'certain' or 'sure.' It indicates a high degree of confidence that something will happen. However, it doesn't necessarily imply that the event cannot be avoided. For example, winning the lottery is 確実 if you buy all the tickets, but it's not necessarily 不可避 in the sense of being a natural law. 不可避 adds the layer of being 'unavoidable.'

Comparison:
不可避: Certain to happen AND cannot be avoided.
確実: Certain to happen, but might be avoidable with effort or specific actions.
必然 (ひつぜん - hitsuzen)
必然 means 'inevitable' or 'necessity,' often used in philosophical or logical contexts. It implies a cause-and-effect relationship where an outcome is logically or naturally determined. It is very close in meaning to 不可避 and often used interchangeably in formal contexts. However, 必然 can sometimes lean more towards the logical or causal necessity, while 不可避 might focus more on the inability to escape the outcome.

Comparison:
不可避: Focuses on the inability to avoid.
必然: Focuses on the logical or natural necessity of the outcome.
避けられない (さけられない - sakerarenai)
This is the verb form, meaning 'cannot be avoided.' It's a more direct and less formal way to express the same idea as 不可避. While 不可避 is an adjective often used in more formal writing or speech, 避けられない can be used more broadly.

Comparison:
不可避: Adjective, more formal.
避けられない: Verb form, more versatile, can be used in everyday speech.
免れない (まぬがれない - manukanai)
Similar to 避けられない, 免れない also means 'cannot be escaped' or 'unavoidable.' It often carries a slightly stronger sense of something unpleasant or a burden that one must endure. It's also a more direct expression than 不可避.

Comparison:
不可避: General inevitability, more formal.
免れない: Often implies an unpleasant or burdensome inevitability.
当然 (とうぜん - touzen)
当然 means 'natural,' 'as a matter of course,' or 'obvious.' It describes something that is expected and reasonable to happen. While an unavoidable event might also be 当然, 当然 focuses more on the expectedness and naturalness, whereas 不可避 emphasizes the lack of ability to prevent it.

Comparison:
不可避: Focuses on the inability to avoid.
当然: Focuses on the expectedness and naturalness.

病気は人生において 避けられない ことだ。

Illness is something that cannot be avoided in life.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The kanji '避' itself depicts a person running away or hiding from something. This visual element reinforces the meaning of avoidance. The combination '不可避' thus powerfully conveys the idea of something so certain or overwhelming that escape is not an option. Many formal or abstract concepts in Japanese are built using such character combinations, allowing for precise and nuanced expression.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /fukahi/
US /fukahi/
There is no strong stress on any particular syllable in Japanese words. The pronunciation is relatively flat.
Reimt sich auf
takahashi sashimi shikari wakari hikari kagami nagare tsukare
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing 'fu' too strongly, making it sound like 'foo-ka-hee' instead of a more even 'fu-ka-hi'.
  • Adding an unnatural emphasis on one syllable, which is not typical in Japanese.
  • Mispronouncing the vowel sounds, especially 'u' and 'i'.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 4/5

The kanji characters themselves (不, 可, 避) are relatively common, but their combination as an abstract adjective requires understanding of formal vocabulary. Recognizing its usage in formal contexts like news, academic papers, and serious discussions is key. The concept of 'inevitability' is abstract and needs contextual understanding.

Schreiben 4/5

Using '不可避' correctly in writing requires a good grasp of formal Japanese registers. Learners need to ensure they are applying it to appropriate situations (e.g., not for minor inconveniences) and using it in grammatically sound structures, often with 'である' or as a predicate adjective.

Sprechen 3/5

While '不可避' is understood, it's less common in casual spoken Japanese compared to '避けられない' or '仕方がない.' Using it in speech might sound overly formal or dramatic if not used in an appropriate context. It's more likely to be heard in formal presentations or serious discussions.

Hören 4/5

Listeners need to be attuned to formal language and abstract concepts. '不可避' often appears in news broadcasts, documentaries, or lectures, where the context clearly signals its meaning of inevitability and lack of control.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

可能 (かのう - kanou: possible) 不可能 (ふかのう - fukanou: impossible) 避ける (さける - sakeru: to avoid) 結果 (けっか - kekka: result) 変化 (へんか - henka: change)

Als Nächstes lernen

必然 (ひつぜん - hitsuzen: inevitability, necessity) 運命 (うんめい - unmei: fate, destiny) 宿命 (しゅくめい - shukumei: destiny, fate) 抵抗 (ていこう - teikou: resistance) 受容 (じゅよう - juyou: acceptance)

Fortgeschritten

決定論 (けっていてきろん - ketteitekiriron: determinism) 宿命論 (しゅくめいろん - shukumeiron: fatalism) 因果律 (いんがりつ - ingaritsu: law of cause and effect) 不可抗力 (ふかこうりょく - fukakouryoku: force majeure, act of God) 自然法則 (しぜんほうそく - shizen housoku: natural law)

Wichtige Grammatik

Use of である (de aru) for formal statements.

経済のグローバル化は不可避である。 (Keizai no guroobaru-ka wa fukahi de aru.) Economic globalization is inevitable.

Using な (na) to modify nouns (less common for 不可避).

我々は不可避な変化に直面した。 (Wareware wa fukahi na henka ni chokumen shita.) We faced unavoidable changes.

Using こと (koto) to nominalize clauses.

老いることは不可避なことだ。 (Oiru koto wa fukahi na koto da.) Growing old is an unavoidable thing.

Using Particles like は (wa) and が (ga) to mark the topic or subject.

この状況は不可避だ。 (Kono joukyou wa fukahi da.) This situation is unavoidable.

Using Verb forms like 避けられない (sakerarenai) and 免れない (manukanai) as alternatives.

この状況では、批判は避けられない。 (Kono joukyou de wa, hihan wa sakerarenai.) In this situation, criticism is unavoidable.

Beispiele nach Niveau

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この病気は、現代医学でも治療が難しい場合があり、ある意味で不可避ふかひなものと捉えられています。

This illness can be difficult to treat even with modern medicine, and in a sense, it is considered unavoidable.

Used to describe a challenging medical situation that is hard to overcome.

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経済の変動へんどうは、資本主義しほんしゅぎ社会においては不可避ふかひ側面そくめんがある。

Economic fluctuations have an unavoidable aspect in capitalist society.

Describes a characteristic inherent to a particular system.

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子供の成長せいちょう時間じかんとともにすす現象げんしょうであり、不可避ふかひなものである。

Childhood growth is a phenomenon that progresses with time and is unavoidable.

Used for natural, biological processes.

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この計画けいかく失敗しっぱいは、最初さいしょから予測よそくされていた状況じょうきょうでは、不可避ふかひだったと言えるだろう。

The failure of this plan can be said to have been inevitable given the circumstances predicted from the beginning.

Used to describe an outcome that was highly probable or predetermined due to initial conditions.

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自然災害しぜんさいがいは、我々われわれちからではふせがたい、不可避ふかひ要素ようそふくむ。

Natural disasters include unavoidable elements that are difficult for us to prevent.

Describes an inherent characteristic of natural phenomena.

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その変化へんかは、時代じだいながれからかんがえると不可避ふかひであった。

Considering the flow of the times, that change was unavoidable.

Links inevitability to the progression of time or historical trends.

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老齢ろうれいは、だれにでもおとずれる不可避ふかひ過程かていだ。

Old age is an unavoidable process that visits everyone.

Applies to universal life stages.

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この技術ぎじゅつ進歩しんぽは、社会しゃかい発展はってんにとって不可避ふかひ要素ようそだ。

This technological advancement is an unavoidable element for societal development.

Describes a necessary component for progress.

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グローバル経済けいざい相互依存そうごいそんかんがえると、いっこく経済けいざいショックが世界せかい波及はきゅうするさま不可避ふかひである。

Considering the interdependence of the global economy, the way an economic shock in one country spreads to the world is inevitable.

Used in discussions of systemic interconnectedness and its consequences.

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気候変動きこうへんどうによる海面上昇かいめんじょうしょうは、今後こんご数十年すうじゅうねんあいだ一定いってい範囲はんい不可避ふかひとされる。

Sea-level rise due to climate change is considered inevitable within a certain range over the next few decades.

Used in scientific predictions and assessments of future trends.

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その組織そしき構造こうぞうでは、内部ないぶ対立たいりつ不可避ふかひだったとえるだろう。

Given the structure of that organization, internal conflict was likely unavoidable.

Analyzes the inherent problems within a system or structure.

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高齢化社会こうれいかしゃかいにおいては、医療いりょうひ増加ぞうか不可避ふかひ課題かだいである。

In an aging society, the increase in medical expenses is an unavoidable challenge.

Used to describe significant societal challenges driven by demographic changes.

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その分野ぶんや急速きゅうそく発展はってんると、既存きぞん技術ぎじゅつ陳腐化ちんぷかするのも不可避ふかひだろう。

Looking at the rapid development in that field, it's likely that existing technologies becoming obsolete is also inevitable.

Relates inevitability to rapid progress and change.

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歴史れきしかえれば、たしょう犠牲ぎせいともな変化へんか不可避ふかひであった。

Looking back at history, changes involving some sacrifice were unavoidable.

Used when reflecting on historical processes that involved unavoidable costs.

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その状況じょうきょうでは、破産はさん不可避ふかひ結果けっかだったと専門家せんもんか分析ぶんせきした。

Experts analyzed that bankruptcy was an inevitable outcome in that situation.

Used in professional analysis to describe a predictable negative outcome.

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宇宙うちゅう広大こうだいさをかんがえれば、地球ちきゅうへの隕石いんせき衝突しょうとつリスクは長期的ちょうきてきには不可避ふかひであろう。

Considering the vastness of space, the risk of asteroid impact on Earth will likely be inevitable in the long term.

Used for long-term, large-scale probabilistic events.

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その学説がくせつは、既存きぞん理論りろんでは説明せつめいできない現象げんしょう提示ていじしており、科学かがく進歩しんぽ観点かんてんからは不可避ふかひ展開てんかいえる。

That theory presents phenomena that cannot be explained by existing theories, and from the perspective of scientific progress, it can be called an inevitable development.

Describes a necessary step in the progression of knowledge or scientific understanding.

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この社会しゃかいにおける格差かくさ拡大かくだいは、構造的こうぞうてき問題もんだいかかえている以上いじょう一定いってい状況じょうきょうでは不可避ふかひである。

The widening of disparities in this society is inevitable under certain conditions, given that it harbors structural problems.

Used in socio-economic analysis to describe inherent systemic issues leading to unavoidable outcomes.

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文明ぶんめい発展はってんは、環境かんきょうへの負荷ふか増大ぞうだいさせる側面そくめんっており、持続可能性じぞくかのうせいとの両立りょうりつ長期的ちょうきてきには不可避ふかひ課題かだいとなる。

The development of civilization carries aspects that increase the burden on the environment, and achieving sustainability in the long term becomes an unavoidable challenge.

Discusses the inherent trade-offs and challenges in societal development.

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その芸術家げいじゅつか作風さふうは、時代じだい影響えいきょうけつつも、かれ内面ないめんから表現ひょうげんであり、ある意味あるいみ不可避ふかひであった。

While the artist's style was influenced by the times, it was also an expression welling up from his inner self, and in a sense, unavoidable.

Used in art criticism to describe the deeply personal and inherent nature of an artist's expression.

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この政治せいじシステムにおける腐敗ふはいは、権力けんりょく集中しゅうちゅう監視かんし欠如けつじょから論理的ろんりてき不可避ふかひ帰結きけつである。

Corruption in this political system is a logically inevitable consequence of the concentration of power and lack of oversight.

Applies to logical consequences derived from specific systemic flaws.

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人口じんこう爆発的ばくはつてき増加ぞうかによる資源しげん枯渇こかつは、対策たいさくこうじられなければ不可避ふかひ未来みらいである。

Resource depletion due to explosive population growth is an unavoidable future if countermeasures are not taken.

Highlights an unavoidable future if specific preventative actions are not taken.

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その発明はつめいは、既存きぞん技術ぎじゅつ限界げんかいやぶるものであり、科学かがく発展はってんながれにおいては不可避ふかひだった。

That invention broke through the limits of existing technology, and was inevitable in the flow of scientific progress.

Describes a breakthrough that was a natural progression given the state of current knowledge.

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個人こじん努力どりょくだけではえられない社会しゃかい構造こうぞう起因きいんする問題もんだいは、不可避ふかひ側面そくめんつ。

Problems stemming from societal structures that cannot be changed by individual effort alone have unavoidable aspects.

Distinguishes between individual agency and systemic inevitability.

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その哲学的てつがくてき命題めいだいは、人間にんげん存在そんざいそのものに内在ないざいする矛盾むじゅん露呈ろていしており、思索しさく領域りょういきにおいては不可避ふかひ探求たんきゅうである。

That philosophical proposition reveals contradictions inherent in human existence itself, and is an unavoidable quest in the realm of contemplation.

Used in advanced philosophical discourse to describe inherent aspects of existence.

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歴史れきし必然ひつぜん自由意志じゆういし相克そうこくは、時代じだいつうじてかえされる不可避ふかひテーマてーまである。

The conflict between historical inevitability and free will is an unavoidable theme that repeats throughout the ages.

Addresses fundamental philosophical debates about determinism and agency.

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この芸術げいじゅつにおける革新かくしんは、既存きぞん表現ひょうげん限界げんかいやぶ必然性ひつぜんせいからまれた不可避ふかひ運動うんどうであった。

The innovation in this art was an inevitable movement born from the necessity of breaking through the limits of existing expression.

Describes artistic evolution as a necessary response to previous limitations.

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情報化社会じょうほうかしゃかいにおけるプライバシーぷらいばしー侵害しんがいのリスクは、技術ぎじゅつ発展はってん監視かんし高度化こうどかという文脈ぶんみゃくにおいて、ある程度ていどまでは不可避ふかひ帰結きけつなされている。

In the context of technological advancement and increased surveillance, the risk of privacy violations in an information society is considered to some extent an unavoidable consequence.

Discusses the inherent risks in technological advancement related to privacy.

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宇宙うちゅう進化しんかにおける熱的死ねつてきしは、熱力学ねつりきがく法則ほうそくしたがえば不可避ふかひ終焉しゅうえんである。

The heat death of the universe, in its evolution, is an unavoidable end according to the laws of thermodynamics.

Applies to scientific principles that dictate ultimate outcomes.

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言語げんご変容へんようは、社会しゃかい変遷へんせん不可分ふぶんであり、時代じだいとともに変化へんかするのは不可避ふかひ現象げんしょうである。

The transformation of language is inseparable from the transitions of society, and its change with the times is an unavoidable phenomenon.

Describes the inherent relationship between language and societal change.

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その政治的せいじてき対立たいりつは、根本的こんぽんてき価値観かちかん相違そうい根差ねざしており、解決かいけつ長期的ちょうきてきには不可避ふかひ課題かだいである。

The political conflict is rooted in differences in fundamental values, and its resolution is a long-term unavoidable challenge.

Used to describe conflicts arising from deeply held, differing beliefs.

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生命せいめい誕生たんじょうは、生物学せいぶつがく観点かんてんかられば不可避ふかひ循環じゅんかんである。

From a biological perspective, the birth and death of life are unavoidable cycles.

Applies to fundamental biological processes that are part of a natural cycle.

Synonyme

避けられない 必然的 必至 免れない 当然の

Gegenteile

回避可能 避ければ済む

Häufige Kollokationen

不可避な結果 (ふかひなけっか)
不可避な変化 (ふかひなへんか)
不可避な課題 (ふかひなかだい)
不可避な要素 (ふかひなようそ)
不可避な未来 (ふかひなみらい)
不可避な発展 (ふかひなはってん)
不可避な運命 (ふかひなうんめい)
不可避な状況 (ふかひなじょうきょう)
不可避なプロセス (ふかひなぷろせす)
不可避な帰結 (ふかひできけつ)

Häufige Phrasen

不可避です (fukahi desu)

— It is inevitable/unavoidable.

この状況では、遅刻は不可避です。 (Kono joukyou de wa, chikoku wa fukahi desu.) In this situation, being late is unavoidable.

不可避である (fukahi de aru)

— It is inevitable/unavoidable. (More formal, often used in writing).

経済のグローバル化は不可避である。 (Keizai no guroobaru-ka wa fukahi de aru.) Economic globalization is inevitable.

不可避なものとして (fukahi na mono to shite)

— As something inevitable/unavoidable.

彼はその結果を不可避なものとして受け入れた。 (Kare wa sono kekka o fukahi na mono to shite ukeireta.) He accepted the result as inevitable.

不可避な状況 (fukahi na joukyou)

— An unavoidable situation.

私たちは不可避な状況に直面している。 (Watashitachi wa fukahi na joukyou ni chokumen shite iru.) We are facing an unavoidable situation.

不可避な未来 (fukahi na mirai)

— An inevitable future.

このままでは、不可避な未来が待っている。 (Kono mama de wa, fukahi na mirai ga matte iru.) If things continue like this, an inevitable future awaits.

不可避な要素 (fukahi na youso)

— An unavoidable element/factor.

この計画には、不可避な要素が多すぎる。 (Kono keikaku ni wa, fukahi na youso ga oosugiru.) There are too many unavoidable elements in this plan.

不可避な結論 (fukahi na ketsuron)

— An inevitable conclusion.

証拠から、その結論は不可避だった。 (Shouko kara, sono ketsuron wa fukahi datta.) From the evidence, that conclusion was inevitable.

不可避な変化 (fukahi na henka)

— An inevitable change.

社会の発展とともに、不可避な変化が起こる。 (Shakai no hatten to tomo ni, fukahi na henka ga okoru.) With societal development, inevitable changes occur.

不可避な結果 (fukahi na kekka)

— An inevitable result/outcome.

彼の怠惰は、不可避な結果を招いた。 (Kare no taida wa, fukahi na kekka o manui ta.) His laziness led to an inevitable result.

不可避の運命 (fukahi no unmei)

— Inevitable fate.

それは、私たちにとって不可避の運命だったのかもしれない。 (Sore wa, watashitachi ni totte fukahi no unmei datta no kamoshirenai.) Perhaps it was an inevitable fate for us.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

不可避 vs 確実 (kakujitsu)

While both imply certainty, 確実 means 'certain' or 'sure,' whereas 不可避 means 'certain AND unavoidable.' You can make something 確実 through effort, but 不可避 implies it cannot be prevented regardless of effort.

不可避 vs 当然 (touzen)

当然 means 'natural' or 'as a matter of course.' Something unavoidable might be natural, but the focus of 不可避 is on the inability to avoid it, not just its expectedness.

不可避 vs 可能性が高い (kanousei ga takai)

This means 'high possibility.' 不可避 is much stronger, indicating certainty and impossibility of avoidance, not just a high probability.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"不可避の時 (ふかひのとき)"

— The time of inevitability; a critical juncture where an unavoidable event is about to occur.

いよいよ不可避の時が来た。 (Iyoiyo fukahi no toki ga kita.) The time of inevitability has finally arrived.

Formal/Literary
"不可避を待つ (ふかひをまつ)"

— To wait for the inevitable; to resign oneself to an unavoidable fate or outcome.

我々はただ、不可避を待つしかなかった。 (Wareware wa tada, fukahi o matsu shika nakatta.) We could do nothing but wait for the inevitable.

Formal/Literary
"不可避に抗う (ふかひにあらがう)"

— To resist the inevitable; to fight against fate or an unavoidable outcome.

彼は不可避に抗おうとしたが、無駄だった。 (Kare wa fukahi ni aragaou to shita ga, muda datta.) He tried to resist the inevitable, but it was in vain.

Formal/Literary
"不可避の連鎖 (ふかひのれんさ)"

— An inevitable chain of events; a sequence of outcomes where each event logically leads to the next, and all are unavoidable.

一つの判断ミスが、不可避の連鎖を引き起こした。 (Hitotsu no handan misu ga, fukahi no rensa o hikiokoshita.) One misjudgment triggered an inevitable chain of events.

Formal/Academic
"不可避の真実 (ふかひのしんじつ)"

— An undeniable truth; a truth that cannot be ignored or avoided.

それは、誰にとっても不可避の真実だった。 (Sore wa, dare ni totte mo fukahi no shinjitsu datta.) That was an undeniable truth for everyone.

Formal
"不可避なるもの (ふかひなるもの)"

— That which is inevitable; the inevitable itself.

我々は、不可避なるものに直面している。 (Wareware wa, fukahi naru mono ni chokumen shite iru.) We are facing that which is inevitable.

Literary/Philosophical
"不可避の定め (ふかひのさだめ)"

— Inevitable destiny; fate that cannot be escaped.

それは、彼らにとって不可避の定めだった。 (Sore wa, karera ni totte fukahi no sadame datta.) That was an inevitable destiny for them.

Literary/Formal
"不可避の徴候 (ふかひのちょうこう)"

— Signs of inevitability; indications that an unavoidable event is approaching.

経済の悪化は、不可避の徴候を示していた。 (Keizai no akka wa, fukahi no choukou o shimeshite ita.) The economic downturn showed signs of inevitability.

Formal
"不可避の領域 (ふかひのりょういき)"

— The realm of the unavoidable; a domain or aspect of life where things are predetermined or beyond control.

死は、誰にとっても不可避の領域である。 (Shi wa, dare ni totte mo fukahi no ryouiki de aru.) Death is a realm of inevitability for everyone.

Philosophical/Literary
"不可避の圧力 (ふかひのあつりょく)"

— Inevitable pressure; forces that are unavoidable and exert influence.

市場の不可避な圧力に、企業は適応しなければならない。 (Shijou no fukahi na atsuryoku ni, kigyou wa tekiou shinakereba naranai.) Companies must adapt to the inevitable pressures of the market.

Business/Formal

Leicht verwechselbar

不可避 vs 必然 (hitsuzen)

Both mean 'inevitable' and are used in formal contexts.

必然 often emphasizes the logical or causal necessity of an outcome, like a scientific law dictating an event. 不可避 focuses more on the inability to escape or prevent that outcome. They are often interchangeable, but 必然 can lean towards 'necessity' while 不可避 leans towards 'unavoidability.'

宇宙の熱的死は、熱力学の法則から必然であり、不可避な終焉である。 (Uchuu no netsuteki shi wa, netsurikigaku no housoku kara hitsuzen de ari, fukahi na shuuen de aru.) The heat death of the universe is a necessity from the laws of thermodynamics and an inevitable end.

不可避 vs 避けられない (sakerarenai)

This is the verb form meaning 'cannot be avoided,' directly expressing the same core idea.

不可避 is an adjective, generally used in more formal writing and speech to describe a noun or state. 避けられない is a verb (in its potential negative form), making it more versatile and common in everyday conversation. While 不可避 sounds more academic or definitive, 避けられない is more direct and often preferred for general use.

この渋滞は避けられない。 (Kono juutai wa sakerarenai.) This traffic jam cannot be avoided. vs. その状況下では、遅延は不可避な結果であった。 (Sono joukyouka de wa, chien wa fukahi na kekka de atta.) Under those circumstances, delay was an unavoidable result.

不可避 vs 免れない (manukanai)

Similar to 避けられない, it also means 'cannot be escaped' or 'unavoidable.'

免れない often carries a connotation of something unpleasant, burdensome, or a duty that cannot be shirked. It might imply a sense of resignation to something negative. 不可避 is more general and can apply to neutral or even positive inevitable outcomes, though it's often used for serious matters.

老いは誰にとっても免れない。 (Oi wa dare ni totte mo manukanai.) Old age cannot be escaped by anyone. vs. 高齢化は社会にとって不可避な課題である。 (Kourei-ka wa shakai ni totte fukahi na kadai de aru.) Aging is an unavoidable challenge for society.

不可避 vs 決定的 (ketteiteki)

Both can imply a finality or an outcome that cannot be changed.

決定的 means 'decisive' or 'conclusive,' referring to something that settles an issue or determines an outcome definitively. It implies that a particular factor or event *causes* the finality. 不可避, on the other hand, describes the state of being unavoidable, without necessarily specifying the cause or the decisive factor, but rather the certainty of the outcome itself.

この証拠は彼の有罪を決定的にした。 (Kono shouko wa kare no yuuzai o ketteiteki ni shita.) This evidence made his guilt decisive. vs. その状況下では、有罪判決は不可避だった。 (Sono joukyouka de wa, yuuzai hanketsu wa fukahi datta.) Under those circumstances, a guilty verdict was inevitable.

不可避 vs 絶対的 (zettaiteki)

Both suggest a lack of alternatives or changeability.

絶対的 means 'absolute,' 'unconditional,' or 'total.' It describes something without any exceptions or limitations. While an unavoidable outcome might be absolute, 不可避 specifically refers to the *impossibility of avoidance*. For example, absolute power (絶対的な権力) is about the extent of power, whereas an unavoidable consequence (不可避な結果) is about the certainty of the outcome itself.

彼は絶対的な権力を持っていた。 (Kare wa zettaiteki na kenryoku o motte ita.) He held absolute power. vs. その失敗は、彼の怠慢から来る不可避な結果だった。 (Sono shippai wa, kare no taiman kara kuru fukahi na kekka datta.) That failure was an unavoidable result stemming from his negligence.

Satzmuster

Beginner

Noun + は/が + 不可避 + です。

この変化は不可避です。 (Kono henka wa fukahi desu.) This change is inevitable.

Beginner

Noun + は/が + 不可避 + だ。

老いは不可避だ。 (Oi wa fukahi da.) Aging is inevitable.

Intermediate

Clause + ことは + 不可避 + です。

失敗することは、挑戦する以上、ある程度は不可避なことです。 (Shippai suru koto wa, chōsen suru ijō, aru teido wa fukahi na koto desu.) Failure is, to some extent, unavoidable when one challenges themselves.

Intermediate

Noun + は/が + 不可避 + である。

経済のグローバル化は不可避である。 (Keizai no guroobaru-ka wa fukahi de aru.) Economic globalization is inevitable.

Advanced

不可避 + な + Noun

我々は不可避な運命に直面した。 (Wareware wa fukahi na unmei ni chokumen shita.) We faced an unavoidable fate.

Advanced

Noun + の + 観点から + 不可避 + である。

科学の進歩の観点から、この技術革新は不可避である。 (Kagaku no shinpo no kanten kara, kono gijutsu kakushin wa fukahi de aru.) From the perspective of scientific progress, this technological innovation is inevitable.

Advanced

Noun + から来る/生じる + 不可避 + な + Noun

その構造的問題から生じる不可避な結果があった。 (Sono kōzōteki mondai kara shōjiru fukahi na kekka ga atta.) There were unavoidable consequences arising from that structural problem.

Advanced

Noun + は + Noun + にとって + 不可避 + な + Noun

この状況は、多くの人にとって不可避な困難である。 (Kono joukyou wa, ooku no hito ni totte fukahi na konnan de aru.) This situation is an unavoidable hardship for many people.

Wortfamilie

Adjektive

不可避 (ふかひ - fukahi)

Verwandt

避ける (さける) to avoid, to evade, to avert
回避 (かいひ) avoidance, evasion
必然 (ひつぜん) inevitability, necessity
免れる (まぬがれる) to escape, to be exempted from
当然 (とうぜん) natural, as a matter of course, reasonable

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frequency

Medium-High in formal contexts, Low in casual conversation.

Häufige Fehler
  • Using 不可避 for minor inconveniences. Use 避けられない (sakerarenai) or 仕方がない (shikata ga nai).

    '不可避' is a strong word for significant, unchangeable events. For example, saying '遅刻は不可避です' (Being late is unavoidable) for a casual meeting sounds overly dramatic. '遅刻は避けられないかもしれません' (I might not be able to avoid being late) or '遅刻しそうです' (I think I'll be late) are more natural.

  • Confusing 不可避 with 確実 (kakujitsu - certain). Use 不可避 for 'certain AND unavoidable'; use 確実 for 'certain' but possibly avoidable.

    While both imply certainty, 不可避 specifically means it cannot be prevented. 確実 means something will happen, but you might be able to influence it or avoid it with effort. For instance, winning the lottery is 確実 if you buy all tickets, but the lottery itself is not 不可避 for everyone.

  • Using 不可避 as a verb. Use it as an adjective, often with です/だ or である.

    '不可避' is an adjective. You cannot conjugate it like a verb. For example, you cannot say '不可避する' (fukahi suru). Instead, use it predicatively like 'それは不可避です' (Sore wa fukahi desu - It is unavoidable) or to modify a noun like '不可避な結果' (fukahi na kekka - inevitable result).

  • Overusing it in casual conversation. Reserve 不可避 for formal writing, speeches, or serious discussions.

    In everyday chats, using '不可避' can sound pretentious or out of place. Native speakers would typically opt for more colloquial expressions like '避けられない' or '仕方がない' when discussing things that cannot be avoided in a casual setting.

  • Not providing context for why something is unavoidable. Explain the reason or circumstances that make the event inevitable.

    Simply stating 'Xは不可避です' can sometimes lack impact or clarity. Providing context, such as ' due to natural laws,' 'given the current economic climate,' or 'because of the inherent structure,' makes the assertion of inevitability more convincing and understandable.

Tipps

Adjectival Use

Remember that '不可避' is an adjective. It can function as a predicate adjective (e.g., Xは不可避です) or modify a noun (e.g., 不可避な変化). Pay attention to sentence structure to use it correctly.

Distinguish from Similar Words

Be aware of the nuances between '不可避,' '必然,' '避けられない,' and '免れない.' While similar, each has slight differences in formality, emphasis, and connotation. Choose the word that best fits the specific situation and desired tone.

Visual Association

Imagine a force of nature, like a tsunami or a volcanic eruption, that cannot be stopped. This visual reinforces the core meaning of '不可避' – something powerful and unstoppable.

Even Syllable Stress

Japanese words generally have even stress. Pronounce 'fu,' 'ka,' and 'hi' with similar emphasis. Avoid stressing one syllable too much, which is not typical in Japanese pronunciation.

Acceptance of Reality

In Japanese culture, there's an appreciation for accepting the unchangeable aspects of life. '不可避' aligns with this sentiment, encouraging a mature acknowledgment of reality, even when it's difficult. It's about understanding limits and adapting.

Sentence Building

Practice creating your own sentences using '不可避' in different formal contexts. Try describing historical inevitabilities, scientific predictions, or societal trends to solidify your understanding.

Identify in Text

When reading Japanese news articles, academic papers, or literature, actively look for '不可避.' Note the surrounding words and phrases to understand how it's being applied and what specific situation is being described as inevitable.

Listen for Formal Speech

Pay attention to formal spoken Japanese, such as in documentaries, lectures, or news broadcasts. This is where you're most likely to hear '不可避' used correctly and effectively.

Connect to Determinism

For advanced learners, explore philosophical concepts like determinism and fate, where '不可避' plays a significant role in describing outcomes that are predetermined by laws or destiny.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'FUKA-HI' as 'FIGHT-HURT-IN.' If something is 'FUKA-HI,' it means you can't fight it, it will hurt, and it's inevitable. Imagine a boxer facing an opponent they absolutely cannot defeat; the outcome is 'fuka-hi' (fight-hurt-in, inevitable).

Visuelle Assoziation

Visualize a massive rock rolling down a steep hill. No matter how much you try to push it or get out of the way, its path is set, and it will inevitably crush anything in its way. The rock's descent is '不可避.'

Word Web

Inevitable Unavoidable Certain Destiny Fate Outcome Consequence Natural Law

Herausforderung

Try to find three examples of '不可避' in news articles or academic texts within the next week. Write down the sentences and explain why the event or situation is described as unavoidable in that context.

Wortherkunft

The word '不可避' is a Sino-Japanese compound word, derived from Chinese characters (Hanzi). It is composed of three parts: '不' (fu) meaning 'not' or 'un-', '可' (ka) meaning 'able' or 'possible,' and '避' (hi) meaning 'to avoid.'

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Literally, it translates to 'not able to be avoided.' The combination of '不' and '可' forms '不可' (fuka), meaning 'impossible' or 'unavoidable.' This is then combined with '避' (hi) to create the specific meaning of 'impossible to avoid.'

Sino-Japanese (Kanji-based vocabulary)

Kultureller Kontext

The word '不可避' itself is neutral, but the context in which it is used can carry significant emotional weight. When discussing unavoidable negative events like death, disease, or economic collapse, the word can evoke feelings of resignation, sadness, or even dread. It is important to use it appropriately and with consideration for the audience's emotional state.

In English, 'inevitable' and 'unavoidable' are the closest translations. 'Inevitable' often carries a stronger sense of destiny or a predetermined course of events, which aligns well with the formal usage of '不可避.' 'Unavoidable' is more general and can apply to everyday situations, whereas '不可避' is typically reserved for more significant matters.

Discussions of historical determinism often use '不可避' to describe the perceived unstoppable march of historical events. In disaster preparedness literature, '不可避' is used for events like earthquakes or tsunamis that cannot be prevented, only mitigated. Philosophical texts exploring fate versus free will frequently employ '不可避' to denote predetermined outcomes.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Natural Disasters and Environmental Issues

  • 地震は不可避な自然災害だ。
  • 気候変動による影響は不可避となるだろう。
  • この地域では洪水が不可避なリスクとなっている。

Economic and Social Trends

  • 高齢化は不可避な社会現象だ。
  • 経済の変動は不可避な側面を持つ。
  • 技術革新は社会に不可避な変化をもたらす。

Personal Circumstances and Life Stages

  • 老いは誰にとっても不可避な過程だ。
  • 病気は人生において不可避な場合がある。
  • 成長には、ある程度の苦痛が不可避だ。

Philosophy and Abstract Concepts

  • 歴史の必然は不可避なものだ。
  • 人間の存在における矛盾は不可避なテーマだ。
  • 死は不可避な運命である。

Scientific and Technological Advancements

  • この分野の発展は不可避な流れだ。
  • 既存技術の陳腐化は不可避な現象だ。
  • 新たな発見は、科学の発展において不可避な要素だ。

Gesprächseinstiege

"What are some unavoidable aspects of modern life you've noticed?"

"Can you think of a situation where something felt truly inevitable?"

"How do you personally deal with situations that are unavoidable?"

"Are there any societal changes that you believe are truly unavoidable?"

"When you hear the word 'inevitable,' what comes to mind first?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Reflect on a time you faced a situation that felt '不可避.' How did you react, and what did you learn from accepting it?

Consider a societal trend or natural phenomenon that you believe is '不可避.' Write about its potential impacts and how people might adapt.

Explore the difference between 'inevitable' and 'just difficult.' When does something cross the line into being truly unavoidable?

Write about a personal goal that feels '不可避' for your future development. What steps are you taking, or what challenges do you anticipate?

Imagine a future where a specific technological advancement is '不可避.' Describe how it might change daily life and what new challenges it could bring.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

不可避 (fukahi) is an adjective, often used in more formal contexts or when discussing abstract concepts, natural laws, or significant societal trends. It emphasizes the inherent impossibility of avoidance. 避けられない (sakerarenai) is the potential negative form of the verb 避ける (sakeru - to avoid), meaning 'cannot be avoided.' It's more versatile and commonly used in everyday conversation for a wider range of situations, from minor inconveniences to more serious events. While they share the core meaning of 'unavoidable,' 不可避 carries a stronger sense of destiny or fundamental inevitability.

Both are formal and mean 'inevitable.' 必然 (hitsuzen) often emphasizes the logical or causal necessity of an outcome, suggesting it's a natural consequence of certain principles or laws. For instance, 'scientific progress is 必然.' 不可避 (fukahi) focuses more on the inability to prevent or escape the outcome, emphasizing the lack of agency. For example, 'sea-level rise is 不可避.' In many cases, they are interchangeable in formal contexts, but 必然 can lean towards 'necessity' and 不可避 towards 'unavoidability.'

Generally, no. 不可避 is a strong word implying a significant, unchangeable outcome. Using it for minor everyday issues like a short delay or a slight inconvenience would sound overly dramatic and inappropriate. For such situations, more common phrases like '仕方がない (shikata ga nai - it can't be helped)' or '避けられない (sakerarenai - cannot be avoided)' are more suitable, or even simpler expressions depending on the context.

The word itself is not inherently negative in its meaning; it simply describes something that cannot be avoided. However, it is very often used in contexts describing negative or challenging situations, such as natural disasters, economic downturns, aging, or death. Because of this frequent association with undesirable outcomes, it can evoke feelings of resignation or seriousness. But it can also be used for neutral or even positive inevitable developments, like technological advancement being '不可避' for progress.

Break it down: 不 (fu) means 'not,' 可 (ka) means 'possible' or 'able,' and 避 (hi) means 'to avoid.' So, 'not able to be avoided.' You can visualize: 'It is NOT POSSIBLE to AVOID it.' The kanji for 'avoid' (避) often depicts someone running away or hiding, reinforcing the idea that escape is impossible here.

While 'inevitable' is a good translation, 'unavoidable' is also very close. In Japanese, both 避けられない (sakerarenai - cannot be avoided) and 免れない (manukanai - cannot be escaped) are direct verb forms that convey a similar meaning. However, 不可避 is an adjective that carries a more formal and often more profound sense of destiny or inherent impossibility of prevention, making it the closest equivalent to 'inevitable' in serious contexts.

Both words mean 'inevitable' or 'bound to happen.' 必至 (hisshi) often carries a stronger sense of urgency or criticality, implying that a particular outcome is imminent and absolutely necessary. It can sometimes suggest a turning point or a critical juncture. 不可避 (fukahi) is more general and focuses on the fundamental impossibility of avoidance due to circumstances or nature. While they overlap significantly, 必至 can imply a more immediate or critical inevitability.

In philosophy, 不可避 is used to discuss concepts like determinism, fate, and existential truths. For example, discussions about the 'heat death of the universe' use 不可避 to describe an outcome dictated by physical laws. It's also used when exploring the inherent contradictions or unavoidable aspects of human existence, such as the inevitability of death or the struggle with free will.

Generally, no. '不可避' implies a lack of control or choice. Personal choices, by definition, are things you *can* choose to do or not do. If a choice leads to a consequence that feels unavoidable, you might say the *consequence* is '不可避,' but not the choice itself. For personal decisions, words like '重要 (juuyou - important)' or '必須 (hissu - necessary)' might be more appropriate.

Some common collocations include '不可避な結果 (fukahi na kekka - inevitable result),' '不可避な変化 (fukahi na henka - inevitable change),' '不可避な課題 (fukahi na kadai - unavoidable challenge),' '不可避な要素 (fukahi na youso - unavoidable element),' and '不可避な未来 (fukahi na mirai - inevitable future).' These phrases help illustrate how the word is used to describe certain outcomes or aspects of situations.

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