しょうがない

expressionしょうがない · shouganai

1. Englishthere's no (other) way

   • 彼の発言は他に解釈のしようがない。His remarks allow of no other interpretation.

2. Englishcannot be helped; unavoidable; inevitable; (there's) nothing one can do

   • 今回はあきらめな。しょうがないよ。Give up on this one. You're wasting your time.

3. Englishit's no use (doing); pointless; useless; no good

   • 空席があるのに立っていてもしょうがない。There is no sense in standing when there are seats available.

4. Englishhopeless (person); annoying; troublesome; awful

   • あの子はしょうがない子だ。That child is impossible.

5. Englishcannot stand it; unbearable; cannot help (doing, feeling); dying (to do)

   • 今日は、もうだるくてしょうがない。I've had it for today. I'm too tired.

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