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Last Updated :2026/07/09

途方とほうを失うしなう

Hiragana
とほうをうしなう
Hepburn romanization
Verb
idiomatic

(idiomatic) to be at a loss

After missing the last train and losing my wallet, I was at a loss in front of the station.

Word Forms

The basic and commonly used forms of this verb.

Basic forms
Form Word form Usage
Imperfective form (mizenkei)
Alternative: 途方を失お
Connects to endings such as nai, reru, and seru.
Continuative form (renyokei) Connects to endings such as masu, tai, and ta.
Conclusive form (shushikei) Ends a sentence and serves as the dictionary form.
Attributive form (rentaikei) Modifies a noun.
Conditional form (kateikei) Combines with ba to express a condition.
Imperative form (meireikei) Expresses a command or instruction.
Common forms
Form Word form Usage
Te-form Connects clauses with te.
Ta-form Expresses the past with ta.
Nai-form Expresses negation with nai.
Masu-form Used for polite speech.
Ba-form Expresses a condition with ba.
Volitional form Expresses intention or invitation.
Notes
  • 「失う」に準じるワ行五段活用の慣用句。
  • 未然形「途方を失お」は意志形「途方を失おう」などに用いる形。

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