～切れない JLPT N3

Formation

Verb-stem + 切れない

Explanation

The ～切れない grammar point is used to express the inability to fully complete, finish, or do something. It is formed by attaching 切れない to the stem of a verb. It often implies that some portion of the action is done, but finishing it entirely is not possible for some reason.

Example sentences

• この本を一晩で読み切れない。

  I cannot finish reading this book in one night.

  Kono hon wo hitoban de yomikirenai.

• 彼は泣き切れないほど嬉しかった。

  He was so happy that he couldn't stop crying.

  Kare wa nakikirenai hodo ureshikatta.

• この部屋を一日で掃除し切れない。

  I cannot finish cleaning this room in one day.

  Kono heya wo ichinichi de soujishikirenai.

• 彼女は話し切れないほどの悩みがある。

  She has so many worries that she can't finish talking about them.

  Kanojo wa hanashikirenai hodo no nayami ga aru.