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Home N2 Grammar Pattern List 〜まくる

N2

〜まくる

Meaning

Attached to the ます-form of a verb, it is a suffix-like expression conveying the emphasis "to do 〜 thoroughly / to excess." It indicates performing that action vigorously and repeatedly, or excessively. Used as 「書きまくる」「食べまくる」. It is casual spoken language and is not often used in formal writing.

Examples
  1. 夏休みは遊びまくった。 Over summer break, I played nonstop.
  2. 締め切り前は寝ずに書きまくる。 Before a deadline, I write furiously without sleeping.
  3. セールで買いまくってしまった。 I went on a shopping spree during the sale.
  4. 一日中走りまくって、くたくただ。 I ran around all day and I'm exhausted.