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〜ずにはおかない: will surely; cannot fail to

N1 · 09 Emphasis and feeling

Says something is so strong that it inevitably causes a reaction in people.

Verb ない-stem + ずにはおかない (する becomes せずにはおかない). Subject is usually a thing or event; it moves people: 感動させずにはおかない. Written and strong. Not the same as 〜ずにはいられない, which is about your own urge.

Examples

His performance never fails to move those who listen.

That incident will surely bring a big change to society.

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