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Kotomora

てならない

Meanings

1

expression, i-adjective

can't help but; irresistibly; unbearably

usually written using kana alone

Attaches to the て-form of verbs and adjectives to express an uncontrollable feeling or urge. Often used with emotional or sensory words like 気になる, 思える, 腹が立つ, 悲しい, etc. The subject is typically the speaker.

See also: でならない