At a glance
〜てやまない means "never stop (feeling)" or "sincerely, deeply". It expresses a strong feeling that continues for a long time, such as a wish, hope, love or respect. It is a formal, literary expression.
Verb (て-form) + やまない
皆様の幸せを願ってやみません。 I sincerely wish for everyone's happiness.
How to form it
Put the verb in the て-form and add やまない. The polite form is やみません.
| Attaches to | Example | Form |
|---|---|---|
| う-verb | 願う | 願ってやまない |
| る-verb | 信じる | 信じてやまない |
| する-verb | 尊敬する | 尊敬してやまない |
| Polite form | 祈る | 祈ってやみません |
| Before a noun | 愛する + 町 | 愛してやまない町 |
Register: formal and written. It is not keigo, but it can be made polite with やみません in formal situations.