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Processing keyword: Verb ずじまい (~zu jimai)
The Japanese grammar point ずじまい (~zu jimai) is used to express the idea of not being able to do something until the end or having an action remain undone. It reflects a sense of regret or disappointment about an action that was planned but ultimately not completed.
Meaning: The phrase implies that an action was intended to be performed, but for some reason, it was not completed. It carries a nuance of disappointment or regret.
Structure:
[Verb in masu form] -ます --> [Remove ます] --> [Add ず] --> [Add じまい]
食べる (taberu - to eat)
行く (iku - to go)
Verb ない (nai): This simply expresses the negation without the nuance of regret.
Verb なくて (nakute): This implies "because of not doing" but does not carry the same finality as ずじまい.
The use of ずじまい often reflects a cultural tendency to express humility and acknowledgment of one's limitations or situations beyond control. It fits well with the Japanese value of modesty in acknowledging one’s inability to fulfill a commitment, which often manifests as expressing regret.
The expression can be seen in phrases like:
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花びら散る
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