いつまでも

いつまでも
adverb
forever, indefinitely, always
formaldescriptive
1. forever, always
For all time, without end.
いつまでも忘(わす)れません。
I'll never forget.
いつまでもお元気(げんき)で。
Stay healthy forever.
Common well-wish
いつまでも友達(ともだち)でいよう。
Let's be friends forever.
2. indefinitely, endlessly
For an extended or unlimited period.
いつまでも待(ま)っていられない。
I can't wait forever.
いつまでも文句(もんく)を言(い)っていないで、自分(じぶん)でやりなさい。
Stop complaining endlessly and do it yourself.
いつまでも子供(こども)のままではいられない。
You can't stay a child forever.

いつまでも expresses indefinite continuation.

Common patterns

  • いつまでも + verb (forever ~)
  • いつまでも + negative (can't ~ forever)
  • いつまでもお幸(しあわ)せに (may you be happy forever)

Usage

  • Positive: eternal, lasting (love, memories)
  • Negative: won't end, dragging on

Similar words

Related Words

Synonym: ずっと (all along, continuously)
Compare: 永遠(えいえん)に (eternally)
Related: いつ (when)
Compare: 延々(えんえん) (endlessly)
Compare: どこまでも (endlessly)
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Added 2026.1.9 21:15 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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