Grammar - Grade 2 List View

Review these list items to study and edit your keyphrase and other memory aids.
Grammar Point
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
exp 
adjective (keiyoushi)
adj-i 
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ならない

cannot help (feeling), unbearably, awfully, irresistibly

as ...てならない

Verb て form + ならない

This grammar point is used to express a strong feeling or physical sensation that the speaker cannot control or suppress. It is typically used with verbs of emotion, senses, or spontaneous thoughts. It implies that the feeling is so intense it is unbearable or irresistible.

Verb て form

Used with verbs that describe spontaneous emotions or mental states to show that the speaker cannot stop feeling that way.

I am so worried I can't help it.

I am irresistibly curious about the results.

Note

ならない is generally used for the speaker's own feelings. When describing someone else's feelings, additional expressions like 'seems like' or 'says' are usually required. It is a formal expression often used in writing or formal speech.

Adjective + ならない

When used with adjectives, this expression emphasizes that a certain quality or feeling is so strong that it is insurmountable or unbearable for the speaker.

い-Adjective くて form

Remove the final い and add くて to the adjective stem.

It is unbearably sad.

I am so lonely I can't stand it.

な-Adjective stem + で

Add で to the stem of the な-Adjective.

It is irresistibly regrettable.

I am awfully worried (anxious).

Note

This structure is frequently paired with adjectives that describe negative feelings (like sadness or regret) or physical sensations (like itchiness), though it can occasionally be used with positive emotions if they are overwhelming.

Words: 
ならない
ならぬ
ならん
なりません
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