〜てたまらない means "unbearably" or "so... I can''t stand it" — an intense feeling or sensation beyond control.
Physical sensations - So tired/hungry/itchy I can''t bear it
Emotions - So happy/sad/worried I can''t contain it
Similar to てしょうがない and てならない.
See examples below for varied real-world usage.
て-form + たまらない
- i-adj: 暑くてたまらない
- na-adj: 心配でたまらない
- Verb: 会いたくてたまらない
Only for uncontrollable feelings — not for actions
I'm unbearably sleepy.
I want to see him so badly.
In everyday context, I'm unbearably sleepy.
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