ちゃう

(2 entries)
Alternative writings: じゃう
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1

colloquial contraction of 〜てしまう, indicating completion (often with a nuance of regret, finality, or emphasis): 'to do completely' / 'to end up doing'.

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宿題を忘れちゃうところだった。

I almost forgot my homework.

このケーキ、全部食べちゃうよ。

I'll eat all of this cake (completely).

その仕事は今日中に終わらせちゃうつもりだ。

I intend to finish that work completely by today.

2

also used (as contraction of 〜てしまう) to express accidental or unintended actions: 'to do accidentally' or 'to end up doing (without meaning to)'.

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Examples

スマホを落としちゃった。画面が割れた。

I dropped my phone by accident. The screen cracked.

話している途中で言い過ぎちゃったと気付いた。

I realized halfway through the conversation that I had said too much by accident.

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