expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); adjective (keiyoushi)
  1. intolerable; unbearable; unendurableword usually written using kana alone
  2. irresistible; tremendous; out of this worldword usually written using kana alone
  3. cannot help (doing); cannot but do; anxious to doword usually written using kana aloneafter te-form of verbs and adj.
Forms
  • たまらない
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. intolerable; unbearable; unendurable
  2. This meaning conveys a sense of something that is so overwhelming or discomforting that it is impossible to endure. It often describes situations or feelings that cause significant distress or discomfort.
    This heat is unbearable.
    His lies were intolerable to me.
  3. irresistible; tremendous; out of this world
  4. This usage expresses something that is extremely attractive or overwhelmingly positive, often referring to feelings, experiences, or things that are exceptionally delightful.
  5. cannot help (doing); cannot but do; anxious to do
  6. This meaning indicates a sense of compulsion or a strong tendency to perform an action, often used when one feels unable to avoid a certain behavior or is eager to do something.
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