Verbる 始末だ JLPT N1

Formation

Verb-dictionary form + 始末だ

Explanation

The ～る始末だ grammar point expresses the outcome or conclusion of an action, typically a negative or unfortunate result. It can be translated as 'end up...', 'the result is...', or 'the conclusion is...'.

Example sentences

• 忘れてしまって、パスポートを家に置いてくる始末だった。

  I ended up leaving my passport at home because I forgot.

  Wasurete shimatte, pasupooto o ie ni oite-kuru shimatsu datta.

• 毎晩遅くまで働いて、倒れる始末だ。

  I work until late every night and end up collapsing.

  Maiban osoku made hataraite, taoreru shimatsu da.

• 勉強しなかったので、試験に落ちる始末だ。

  I didn't study, so I ended up failing the exam.

  Benkyou shinakatta node, shiken ni ochiru shimatsu da.

• 電車が遅れたため、会議に遅れる始末だ。

  Because the train was delayed, I ended up being late for the meeting.

  Densha ga okureta tame, kaigi ni okureru shimatsu da.