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JLPT N4auxiliaryLevel estimated by Bebop

しまう

shimau

to end up doing, to do unintentionally

After a verb’s て-form, it can express an unintended result. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 彼かれは時々ときどきくじけてしまう。

    He sometimes loses hope.

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  2. また太ふとってしまう！

    I’ll gain weight again!

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  3. ペンキがすぐはげてしまう。

    This paint comes off easily.

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