N4verbe

てしまう (te shimau) - Completely/Regrettably

[Verb て] + しまう

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[Verb て] + しまう means "Do something completely or regrettably". This N4 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.

Significato

Do something completely or regrettably

Spiegazione

てしまう emphasizes completion or expresses regret.

Esempi

宿題を忘れしまいました。
しゅくだいをわすれてしまいました。
Ho dimenticato i compiti (purtroppo).
全部食べしまいました。
ぜんぶたべてしまいました。
L'ho mangiato tutto (completamente).

Practice this grammar

[Verb て] + しまう

Which sentence correctly uses "てしまう (te shimau) - Completely/Regrettably"?

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Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026