てやまない - Grammar Discussion

never cease to
always
sincerely・greatly
from the bottom of one’s heart

Structure

  • Verb[ ] + やまない

:warning: ほしくてやまない is also sometimes used

[A[て]やまない is a formal phrase originating from the negative form of verb やむ (to stop), meaning that the speaker/writer will never cease to A, and also by extension of the basic meaning expresses a great degree of A]

[Used with a limited group of expressions that express emotion over an extended period of time: 愛、敬愛、願う、祈る、望む、希望、期待、尊敬、信じる、惹きつける、魅了、求める、激賞、三嘆、記念、心配、後悔]

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