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20課 心情・強調的思い 教科書 p.88〜91
Intense feelings - longing for..., unable to hold back..., unable to help...
20課

〜てやまない

教科書 p.86
接続:動て形 + やまない
Always... forever. long-lasting, intense feelings/wishes.
注意 / Note:Only used with emotional/wishing verbs: 願う・祈る・愛する. Formal writing.
比較 / Compare:〜てやまない is only used with emotional/wishing verbs: 願う・祈る・愛する・尊敬する.
よく出る形 / Common form:動て形+やまない。Formal writing.
皆様のご健康とご多幸を祈ってやみません。
I always wish you good health and happiness.
彼の一日も早い復帰を願ってやまない。
I always hope he comes back soon.
亡き友の安らかな眠りを祈ってやまない。
I always pray for my lost friend to rest in peace.

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