筆舌に尽くしがたい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 筆舌に尽くしがたい | 筆舌に尽くしがたくない |
| Polite | 筆舌に尽くしがたいです | 筆舌に尽くしがたくないですalso 筆舌に尽くしがたくありません |
| Past polite | 筆舌に尽くしがたかったです | 筆舌に尽くしがたくなかったですalso 筆舌に尽くしがたくありませんでした |
| Past | 筆舌に尽くしがたかった | 筆舌に尽くしがたくなかった |
| Te-form | 筆舌に尽くしがたくて | 筆舌に尽くしがたくなくて |
| Adverbial | 筆舌に尽くしがたく | |
| Conditional | 筆舌に尽くしがたければ | 筆舌に尽くしがたくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 筆舌に尽くしがたかったら | 筆舌に尽くしがたくなかったら |
beyond description; indescribable; inexpressible
A formal, literary set phrase meaning that something cannot be adequately expressed in words or writing. Often used in emotional or profound contexts.
The beauty of that scene is beyond description.
His sorrow was indescribable.