〜てならない
Formation
Meaning
Indicates a feeling, sensation, or emotion that is so strong it cannot be suppressed or controlled. Often used with words expressing spontaneous emotions or states.
Note
A formal and literary expression used for spontaneous emotions or physical sensations that the speaker cannot control or suppress.
Examples
犯人の動機がどうも釈然とせず、不思議に思えてならない。
The culprit's motive isn't clear at all, and I can't help but find it strange.
若くして亡くなった彼のことが、今でも悔やまれてなりません。
I still cannot help but feel deep regret over him, who passed away so young.
ずっと大好きだった歌手のライブにようやく行けて、嬉しくてならない。
I'm finally able to go to the concert of the singer I've loved for so long, and I'm incredibly happy.
一人暮らしを始めたばかりの頃は、夜になると寂しくてならなかった。
When I first started living alone, I couldn't help but feel incredibly lonely at night.
せっかくの旅行が雨で台無しになってしまい、残念でならない。
It's a great shame that the trip we looked forward to was ruined by the rain.
彼の過去に何があったのか、今の状況が不思議でならない。
I can't help but wonder what happened in his past to lead to his current situation.