しまった
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Interjection expressing frustration or regret. Often used in casual speech; derived from the verb 『しまう』 (shimau, 'to finish'), implying something is done or gone wrong.
Theme
At a train station, User and their friend Taro are rushing to catch a train and dealing with a minor mishap.
しまった
しまった
Damn it!
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine you drop something and say 'Shoot!' — it sounds like 『しまった』 (shimatta, 'Damn it!'). 'Shoot' → しまった.
Cultural Note
『しまった』 (shimatta, 'Damn it!') is a common casual exclamation used in everyday situations to express frustration or regret, often heard in anime, manga, and informal conversations.
Forms
Base: しまったInterjection expressing frustration or regret. Often used in casual speech; derived from the verb 『しまう』 (shimau, 'to finish'), implying something is done or gone wrong.