じまい – Vocabulary details

じまい

Suffix

Usually written in kana

1. ending; quitting; closing

after a noun

2. ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to

after the 〜ず negative form of a verb; indicates disappointment

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まい

closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business

dressing oneself (e.g. to go out); outfitting oneself

early closing; finishing (work) early

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