いつまでも
いつまでも
adverb
forever, indefinitely, always
1.
forever, always
For all time, without end.
いつまでも忘れません。
I'll never forget.
いつまでもお元気で。
Stay healthy forever.
Common well-wish
いつまでも友達でいよう。
Let's be friends forever.
2.
indefinitely, endlessly
For an extended or unlimited period.
いつまでも待っていられない。
I can't wait forever.
いつまでも文句を言っていないで、自分でやりなさい。
Stop complaining endlessly and do it yourself.
いつまでも子供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)
- いつまでもお幸せに (may you be happy forever)
NUANCES:
- Positive: eternal, lasting (love, memories)
- Negative: won't end, dragging on
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ずっと: all along, continuously
- いつまでも: forever (emotional emphasis)
- 永遠に: eternally (formal)