Structure
Can't help but want to...
Verb［たい］［て］ + たまらない
Very・Extremely
［い］Adjective［て］+ たまらない
［な］Adjective + で + たまらない
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About てたまらない
てたまらない is made up of the conjunction particle て, and the negated form of the う-Verb 堪る meaning 'to bear', 'to endure', or 'to tolerate'. Common translations include 'to not be able to help wanting to (A)', or 'extremely (A)'.
The primary difference between both meanings is that the 'can't help but want to (A)' nuance is seen attached to verbs conjugated with たい, while the 'extremely (A)' nuance is seen conjugated with both い and な-Adjectives. In both of these situations, the more literal interpretation is 'to be unbearably (A)'.
As always, で will replace て when な-Adjectives are used.
Synonyms
ことに
Extremely, Especially, To my ...
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ことに
Extremely, Especially, To my ...
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ずにはいられない
Cannot help doing something, Cannot resist doing something
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ずにはいられない
Cannot help doing something, Cannot resist doing something
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てならない
Very, Extremely, Can't help but do
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てならない
Very, Extremely, Can't help but do
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ざるを得ない
Can't help doing, Have no choice but
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ないわけにはいかない
Can't not, No way to avoid
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てしょうがない
Extremely, Very, Really, It can't be helped
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Adj限りだ
Extremely, Really, Very, As ... as one can be
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Adj限りだ
Extremely, Really, Very, As ... as one can be
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サイレンの音がうるさくてたまらない。
The sound of the siren is extremely loud. (I can't stand it)
蚊に刺されてかゆくてたまらない。
I was bitten by a mosquito and it is extremely itchy. (I can't stand it・I can't help but itch)
自分の子供のことが心配でたまらない。
I am extremely worried about my own kids.
暑くてたまらない。だからクーラーをつけた。
It is extremely hot. So, I turned on the air conditioner. (I can't stand it・I can't help but be hot)
あのコーラスグループのコンサートが見たくてたまらない。
I can't help but want to see that chorus group's concert.
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