〜てしまう

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Formation

N4TimeNeutral
Te-Form
Verb
しまう

Meaning

Indicates that an action has been completely finished.

Note

Indicates that an action has been completely finished, often with a sense of relief or finality. In colloquial speech, it often contracts to '〜ちゃう' or '〜じゃう'.

Examples

宿題を全部やってしまいました。

I've finished all my homework.

この本は一日で読んでしまいました。

I finished reading this book in one day.

お弁当を全部食べてしまいました。

I finished eating the whole lunch box.

準備が早く終わってしまいました。

The preparations finished early.

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