Verb (te-form) + やまない

[Sincerely; from the bottom of one's heart; unceasingly]

Connection: Verb (te-form) + やまない

Usage: Expresses a deep, sincere, and unceasing feeling. Used with a limited set of verbs expressing emotions or wishes — most commonly 願う (wish), 祈る (pray), 愛する (love), 期待する (expect/hope). Very formal, often used in speeches, letters, and congratulatory messages.

Common combinations:

• 願ってやまない: sincerely wish
• 祈ってやまない: sincerely pray
• 愛してやまない: love dearly
• 期待してやまない: earnestly hope for

Examples:

皆様のご健康とご多幸を祈ってやみません。(I sincerely pray for everyone's health and happiness.)

世界の平和を願ってやまない。(I ceaselessly wish for world peace.)

彼は故郷を愛してやまない人だ。(He is a person who loves his hometown from the bottom of his heart.)