JLPT N2

たまらない

Unbearable, irresistible, cannot stand it

Structure

い-adjective (stem) + くてたまらない / な-adjective (stem) + でたまらない / 動詞-て形 + たまらない

How it works

「たまらない」 is used to express an intense, uncontrollable emotion, desire, or physical sensation. It means 'unbearable,' 'irresistible,' or 'cannot stand (it),' indicating an overwhelming feeling.

Examples

お腹が空いてたまらない。

I'm so hungry I can't stand it (I'm unbearably hungry).

Common mistakes

Using it for mild feelings; it conveys a strong, almost overwhelming degree of sensation or emotion.

Tip

Connect 'たまらない' with things you 'can't stand' or 'can't help' feeling, like unbearable hunger or an irresistible urge.

More JLPT N2 grammar

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