How to Say ‘Wanting to forget’ in Japanese
忘れてしまいたくて
わすれてしまいたくて
💬 Usage Tip: [忘れる] (wasureru) means 'to forget', while [しまいたくて] (shimaitakute) adds an emotional desire to do so.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
忘れわすれ
[wasure]
forget
To fail or lose the memory of something.
約束を忘れた。
I forgot the promise.
てて
[te]
indicates a connection
And/then/to particles for linking.
会いたくて電話した。
I wanted to meet, so I called.
しまいしまい
[shimai]
do completely
Indicates completion or finality of action.
食べてしまった。
I finished eating.
たくたく
[taku]
want to
Expresses desire or intention.
休みたくてたまらない。
I desperately want to rest.
てて
[te]
indicates a connection
And/then/to particles for linking.
会いたくて電話した。
I wanted to meet, so I called.
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