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How to say 'Unbearable' in Japanese | たまらない

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The Japanese word for Unbearable is 'Tamaranai', written as たまらない in Japanese.

    word

    たまらない

    Meaning

    Unbearable

    Reading

    Tamaranai

    Explanation

    The Japanese adjective 'たまらない' describes something that is so intense or overwhelming that it becomes unbearable or irresistible. It is often used to express strong emotions, desires, or sensations, both positive and negative. For example: This heat is unbearable「この暑さはたまらない」(このあつさはたまらない). I can't resist sweets「甘いものがたまらない」(あまいものがたまらない). The word can also imply a sense of being unable to hold back or control oneself due to the intensity of the feeling. It is commonly used in casual conversations and carries an emotional nuance.

    Part Of Speech

    adjective

    Frequency

    5870

    Composition

    hiragana

    Handwriting

This word is an i-adjective. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Hiragana in the Word たまらない

This word contains 5 Hiragana characters :

  • hiragana

    た

    Reading

    Ta

  • hiragana

    ま

    Reading

    Ma

  • hiragana

    ら

    Reading

    Ra

  • hiragana

    な

    Reading

    Na

  • hiragana

    い

    Reading

    I

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What does 'Tamaranai' (たまらない) mean?

'Tamaranai' means 'Unbearable' .

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