てしまう / ちゃう
🃏 Flashcard
てしまう / ちゃう
te shimau / chau
Tap to reveal usage
to do something by accident, to finish
N4
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N4
Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences
Reading
te shimau / chau
Post ID
50782
Patterns today
0
0 / 10 daily goal
📝 Usage Notes
to do something by accident, to finish
🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
てしまう / ちゃう
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat てしまう / ちゃう three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
Flip Before Reading
Always try to recall the usage before flipping the card. Struggle = learning. Every failed recall makes the next one stick harder.
Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using てしまう / ちゃう. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern てしまう / ちゃう mean?
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To do something by accident, to finish
What JLPT level is てしまう / ちゃう?
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JLPT N4 — Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences. To pass JLPT N4 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use てしまう / ちゃう in a sentence?
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Attach てしまう / ちゃう (te shimau / chau) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is てしまう / ちゃう formal or casual Japanese?
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てしまう / ちゃう is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember てしまう / ちゃう long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.