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N2

てはいられない

💡Meaning

Can't afford to; can't keep

📝Usage

Verb[て] + はいられない

⚠️Notes

Expresses the inability to continue doing something due to circumstances or a sense of urgency. (e.g., 試験が近いから、もうのんびりしてはいられない。 - The exam is close, so I can't afford to be relaxing anymore.)