しまう

to put away; to store; to place something where it belongs

Etymology

Usually written in kana; historically associated with 仕舞う, from 仕舞い meaning an ending, closing, or putting things in order.

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to close up or bring something to an end, especially a shop or business for the day

Etymology

Usually written in kana; historically associated with 仕舞う, from 仕舞い meaning an ending, closing, or conclusion.

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Collocations

used after the -て form of another verb to mean doing something completely, or ending up doing something, often with a nuance of regret, accident, or unintended result

Etymology

An auxiliary use that developed from the lexical verb しまう, with the idea of bringing an action to completion.

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