Haven't done A (regrettable action/state)
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図書館から借りた本は読まずじまいだった。
I (regrettably) didn't read the book I borrowed from the library
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プレゼントをもらったけど、開けずじまいで忘れていた。
I got a gift, but I forgot about it without opening it.
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Basic Examples:
食べずじまい (haven't eaten)
Notes
する changes into せずじまい
Where this grammar is found
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まことまじま
Level: 452
(3 years ago)
Some intention was not realized because of a psychological, temporal, or physical obstacle. Often appends to verbs of volition.
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