Meaning
This grammar pattern is used when you sincerely pray for or wish for something from the bottom of your heart. It expresses strong desire or deep emotion, conveying the meaning of "doing something very much" or "feeling something ceaselessly."
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| Verb | て形 + やまない |
Examples
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日本人は桜を愛してやみません。
Japanese people love cherry blossoms deeply. -
大島さんは、スピーチ大会に出場する生徒たちの優勝を願ってやまない。
Oshima sincerely hopes that the students competing in the speech contest will win. -
本とコーヒーを愛してやまない彼のことだから、読書に最適なあの喫茶店をきっと気に入るだろう。
Since he loves books and coffee so dearly, he will surely love that cafe that is perfect for reading. -
モナリザの謎めいた微笑みは、鑑賞する者を魅了してやまない。
The Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile never ceases to captivate those who view it.
Summary
- 「〜てやまない」means "very much" or "sincerely; ceaselessly"
- Attaches to the て-form of verbs
- This is an N1-level grammar pattern