Vocabulary dictionary

Kanji dictionary

Grammar dictionary

Sentence lookup

test
 


Haven't done A (regrettable action/state)
4
             じまい     
I (regrettably) didn't read the book I borrowed from the library
3
      もらった       じまい        
I got a gift, but I forgot about it without opening it.

Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
AVerb: ない form
-ない
ずじまい
Basic Examples:
べずじまい (haven't eaten)

Notes
する changes into せずじまい
Where this grammar is found


User notes
avatar
Level:
(1 year ago)

Basic Examples:

わらずじまい(haven't done)

0
avatar
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.
0

Discussion about this grammar
avatar
phyleeze
Level: 1
Isn't this N2 level? It is according to my book, N2 Bunpou Speed Master (Jリーサチ)...
1
11 years ago
Report Content
avatar
マイコー
Level: 265
Unfortunately, there are no official lists as to what bunpou belongs in what level, so you will see variations in level markings and bunpou included depending on texts you happen to be using.
2
11 years ago
Report Content



Loading the list
Lv.

Sorry, there was an error on renshuu! If it's OK, please describe what you were doing. This will help us fix the issue.

Characters to show:





Use your mouse or finger to write characters in the box.
■ Katakana ■ Hiragana