noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
act of God; irresistible force; inevitability
General term for an overwhelming, unavoidable event or force beyond human control. Used in everyday contexts as well as more formal ones.
台風による被害は不可抗力だった。
The damage from the typhoon was an act of God.
彼の成功は不可抗力のように思えた。
His success seemed like an irresistible force.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
force majeure; vis major
Legal term for unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract. Used in legal documents and formal discussions.
契約には不可抗力条項が含まれている。
The contract includes a force majeure clause.