〜て止まない: meaning and usage

How to form it

• verb (te-form)+やまない
• verb (te-form)+やみません

How it is used

After verbs of feeling such as 「願う」, 「祈る」, 「期待する」 or 「愛する」: the feeling is strong and lasting. Mostly in speeches, letters and other formal settings (「成功を祈ってやみません」). Usually written in kana.

Examples

1. 君が幸福になってくれることを願って止みません。

   I always hope that you will be happy.

2. 皆様の今後のご活躍を、心より願ってやみません。

   I sincerely wish you all every success in the future.

3. 子どもの頃から憧れてやまなかった町に、ようやく住むことができた。

   At last I've been able to live in the town I had longed for since I was a child.