This phrase shows a very strong feeling. It means you feel something deeply and for a long time. It is like saying 'I never stop feeling this way'.
Verb [て-form] + やまないPrimary
This phrase shows a very strong feeling. It means you feel something deeply and for a long time. It is like saying 'I never stop feeling this way'.
皆様の今後のご活躍を心より願ってやみません。
I sincerely hope for everyone's future success.
亡き祖父のことを、私はずっと尊敬してやまなかった。
I had always deeply respected my late grandfather.
彼の才能を信じてやまないわけではないが、今回のプロジェクトは少し心配だ。
It's not that I don't have unwavering faith in his talent, but I'm a little worried about this project.
私が愛してやまないこの街の未来のために、何かできることはないだろうか。
I wonder if there is anything I can do for the future of this town, which I love so dearly.
あの時、もっと正直に話すべきだったと後悔してやまない。
I deeply and incessantly regret that I should have spoken more honestly at that time.
This phrase makes your feelings sound very strong. It is like using big, formal words in English. You will see it in books or speeches. It is not for talking with friends.
This is different from "〜てたまらない" and "〜て仕方がない". Those phrases show strong feelings you cannot control. They are often about physical feelings. "〜てやまない" shows a deep, long-lasting feeling. It is more formal. The other two are more like everyday talk.
Don't use this when you talk about simple actions. For example, you cannot say "can't stop eating." This pattern is for feelings inside you. You use it with verbs like "wish," "pray," "love," or "regret." These are deep feelings.
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