Verb てしまう JLPT N4

Formation

Verb-te form + しまう

Explanation

The ～てしまう grammar point is used to indicate unintentional actions or actions with regrettable outcomes. It can often be translated as 'to end up doing' or 'to accidentally do' in English. The formation requires adding しまう to the て-form of a verb.

Example sentences

• ケーキを全部食べてしまった。

  I ended up eating the whole cake.

  Keeki wo zenbu tabete shimatta.

• 宿題を忘れてしまいました。

  I accidentally forgot my homework.

  Shukudai wo wasurete shimaimashita.

• 彼に秘密を言ってしまった。

  I accidentally told him the secret.

  Kare ni himitsu wo itte shimatta.

• 値札を見ずに高い服を買ってしまった。

  I ended up buying expensive clothes without looking at the price tag.

  Nefuda wo mizu ni takai fuku wo katte shimatta.