たまらん

expression

intolerable; unbearable

Expresses that a negative situation is so bad one cannot stand it. Often used in exclamations.

See also: たまらない

• この暑あつさはたまらん。

  This heat is unbearable.

expression

irresistible; tremendous; out of this world

Expresses that something is so good or desirable that one cannot resist it. Often used with 〜てたまらん.

See also: たまらない

• このケーキ、美味おいしくてたまらん。

  This cake is so delicious I can't resist it.

expression

cannot help doing; anxious to do

Follows the 〜て／〜で form of a verb and expresses an uncontrollable urge or feeling. Equivalent to 〜てたまらない in casual speech.

See also: たまらない

• 彼かれのことが気きになってたまらん。

  I can't help worrying about him.