いつまでも (itsumademo) Japanese meaning: forever

Meanings

1

forever; for good; indefinitely; as long as one likes

usually written using kana alone

Expresses that something continues without end, or for an indefinitely long time. Often used in negative contexts or with verbs like 待つ, 覚えている, 忘れない. Can also imply 'as long as one wants' when used with permission or ability.

あなたのことはいつまでも忘わすれません。
I will never forget you.
ここでいつまでも待まっていてはいけません。
You mustn't wait here forever.
好すきなだけいつまでもいていいよ。
You can stay as long as you like.

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Usage patterns

いつまでも〈動どう詞し〉to keep doing something forever/indefinitely
彼かの女じょはいつまでも彼かれを待まっていた。
She kept waiting for him forever.
いつまでも〜ないto never (do something), no matter how long
そんなことをしていたらいつまでも成せい功こうしない。
If you keep doing that, you'll never succeed.
いつまでも忘わすれないto never forget, to remember forever
この日ひのことをいつまでも忘わすれないだろう。
I'll never forget this day.
いつまでも若わかいto stay forever young
彼かの女じょはいつまでも若わかく見みえる。
She looks forever young.

Expressions

いついつまでもindefinitely; for a long time; forever