たきり
after (doing) something
The grammar point 'たきり' is used to indicate that after doing a certain action, the situation has remained unchanged or that something did not happen afterward. It emphasizes the state resulting from the action.
Meaning
The grammar point 'たきり' is used to indicate that after doing a certain action, the situation has remained unchanged or that something did not happen afterward. It emphasizes the state resulting from the action.
Formation
Explanation
'たきり' is a Japanese grammatical construct that expresses the idea of a situation that continues unchanged after a particular action has taken place.
It is formed by taking the past tense form (the た form) of a verb and adding きり. This construction often implies a sense of finality or a situation that has not changed since the action occurred.
For example, when you say 行ったきり (いったきり, "after going..."), it implies that after the action of going, there is no further movement or occurrence related to it. This can convey a feeling of abandonment or a lack of subsequent action.
In conversation, it can express disappointment or surprise that nothing has happened since the event.
Usage Notes:
- 'たきり' often describes instances where the speaker expects some change or response that did not occur.
- This grammar is typically used in informal contexts and can express emotions surrounding the described situation.