Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
can do nothing but ...; have no choice but to ...; there is nothing to do but ...; cannot help ...
Usually written using kana alone
私たちはそこへ行くよりほかなかった。We had no choice but to go there.
27 results for ほかない
More words
Noundirection; way; side; area (in a particular direction) · side (of an argument, etc.); one's part · type; category
Noun, Noun, used as a suffixlaw; act; principle · method · mood
Noun, Noun, used as a suffixinformation; news; report · reward; retribution
Noun, Noun, used as a suffixgun; cannon; artillery; ordnance
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verbto dig; to excavate; to hollow · to delve into · to dig up (vegetables, treasure, etc.); to mine (coal, ore, etc.)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verbto carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to chisel · to tattoo
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verbcapture; seizure
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verbto throw; to fling; to hurl; to toss · to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone; to give up on; to leave undone; to leave unfinished
Nounconservatism and progressivism; conservatives and reformists
Interjection (kandoushi)oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc. · hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
Nounsalary
Nounfeng (male Chinese firebird)
Nounround-necked robe worn by members of nobility and the imperial court
Nounbract
Nounpeng (giant bird said to transform from a fish)
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)(I'm) shocked
Countercounter for packaged goods (esp. powdered medicine)
Nounsupplement; addendum; appendix
Nounsupplementary angle
Nounreal intention; true motive; true will · original intention; original purpose; original hope
Nounextra innings
Nounlinen kariginu · plain kariginu (Edo period) · commoner
Nounkindergarten hunting
Interjection (kandoushi)heave-ho · oops · yes; yeah
Nounpoint (of a sword, etc.) · pointed verbal attack
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verbto throw away; to dispose