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〜てしまう: Japanese grammar explained

~te shimau — Doing something completely, or with regret ("end up, unfortunately").

Structure

Verb(て form)+しまう

Examples

  • 宿題を忘れてしまいました。

    しゅくだいをわすれてしまいました。

    I'm afraid I forgot my homework.

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