JLPT N2 Neutral

〜de tamaranai

Express extremely strong feelings or sensations; 'can't stand', 'unbearably'.

"Unbearably.../can't stand it" - an intense physical or emotional sensation.

Formation

Explanation

The ~でたまらない grammar point is used to convey very strong emotion or sensation - so strong it’s almost unbearable. It’s common with expressions like 暑くてたまらない, うれしくてたまらない, etc.

Example sentences

Can't Help But (Overwhelming Feeling)