願望・感情N3

〜てしかたがない

can't help but... / terribly...

Structure

V-て形 + しかたがない;い形(くて)+ しかたがない

Explanation

Indicates an overwhelming feeling or sensation, "can't help but... / terribly...". Attaches to the te-form or くて-form of adjectives.

Examples

合格できるかどうか、心配で仕方がありません。

I can't help worrying about whether I'll pass.

彼に会いたくて仕方がない。

I can't stop wanting to see him.

Note

てしかたがない is close to てたまらない/てならない, expressing strong feelings.

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