～(て) しまう
～(て) しまう
teshimau
JLPT N4VocabularyLevel 15 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
～(て) しまう (～(て) しまう (teshimau)) means "to end up ~". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to end up ~
Also : to do completely · unfortunately ~ · to finish doing ~
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Meaning ·
The word ～(て) しまう (～(て) しまう) means 'to end up ~'. This is a fundamental Japanese word to memorize.
Example Sentences
大切なノートをなくしてしまいました。
たいせつなのーとをなくしてしまいました。
I ended up losing my important notebook.
ケーキを全部食べてしまいました。
けーきをぜんぶたべてしまいました。
I ended up eating all the cake.
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Last updated May 19, 2026
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