てならない
Meanings
- Very, extremely
- Can't help but ~
- Be overwhelmed by a feeling
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Explanation
てならない expresses a very strong, almost overwhelming emotion about something. It conveys that you cannot help feeling or doing something in response to the situation. It is more intense than just 感じる or 〜たい, and is commonly used for personal feelings such as joy, worry, surprise, longing, or determination. It is versatile across verbs, i-adjectives, and na-adjectives/nouns, with the appropriate linking form (て or くて or で) before ならない.
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Example sentences
I can't help but cry tears at his kindness.
The excitement from last night won’t fade; my heart keeps racing.
I can't resist having another bite of this deliciousness.
When I hear her story, I can't help worrying.
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