JLPT N1

～しまつだ

Ended up in such a state; ultimately became

Structure

Verb-dictionary form / Noun + の + しまつだ

How it works

This phrase describes the undesirable or regrettable final outcome of a series of events or actions. It expresses a sense of consequence and often implies that the situation worsened over time.

Examples

遅刻を繰り返したせいで、ついに会社をクビになるしまつだ。

Because I repeatedly came late, I ultimately ended up being fired from the company.

Common mistakes

Using it for neutral or positive outcomes; it strongly implies a negative conclusion.

Tip

Connect it to "ending up in a bad situation".

More JLPT N1 grammar

いかんによらずをもってをものともせずともなるとであれたりとも~ないに足る極まりない

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