しかたない

仕方ない【しかたない】

Frequency rank: 707.

Alsoい【しかたない】しかたない

adjective (keiyoushi)

there's no (other) way

This meaning suggests acceptance of a situation where no alternatives are available, often used when faced with unavoidable circumstances.

Given the current situation, there’s no other way.

cannot be helped; unavoidable; inevitable; (there's) nothing one can do; having no choice

This usage highlights a sense of resignation to a situation that cannot be changed, emphasizing inevitability.

The accident could not be helped.

it's no use (doing); pointless; useless; no good; insufficient; not enoughoft. as 〜ても仕方ない

This meaning reflects futility, indicating that efforts made are ineffective or inadequate.

There’s no use in doing anything anymore.

hopeless (person); annoying; troublesome; awful

Used to describe someone who is perceived as being a burden or causing problems, often expressing frustration.

That person is really troublesome.

cannot stand it; unbearable; cannot help (doing, feeling); dying (to do)as 〜て仕方ない or 〜で仕方ない

This meaning expresses strong emotions, indicating that one is overwhelmed or compelled by their feelings or desires.

I can’t stand it anymore.

Generated word frames (experimental)

It cannot be helped.

That cannot be helped.

[Situation] is unavoidable.

This situation is unavoidable.

[Person] says it cannot be helped.

He says it cannot be helped.

[Thing] is considered inevitable.

I think that thing is inevitable.

[Problem] feels like it cannot be helped.

I feel like that problem cannot be helped.

Having [Emotion] is unavoidable.

Feeling anxious is unavoidable.

[Action] is no use.

That action is no use.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【しかたない】

Refers to a situation where something cannot be helped or avoided; it expresses resignation to a circumstance.

Since there is no choice, I'll do my best next time.

【むだ】

Refers to something that is wasted or pointless, often used to express futility.

His efforts were in vain.

【さけられない】

Refers to something that cannot be avoided, emphasizing the inevitability of a situation.

That is an unavoidable situation.

【にんたい】

Refers to patience or endurance, often in the context of enduring an unpleasant situation.

He continued to wait patiently.

【ぜつぼう】

Refers to despair or hopelessness, a feeling of having no hope left in a situation.

She fell into a desperate situation.

【しかた】

Refers to a way or method; often used in a similar context to convey the idea of how things can be done.

This problem needs a solution that cannot be helped.

Example sentences38 results

Eh? Have we run out of toner? Oh well, sorry, but can you go the staff-room and get some, Katou?

Tatoeba

He was impatient to see his daughter.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

Wiktionary

仕方ない【しかたない】

Frequency rank: 707.

Alsoい【しかたない】しかたない

adjective (keiyoushi)

there's no (other) way

This meaning suggests acceptance of a situation where no alternatives are available, often used when faced with unavoidable circumstances.

Given the current situation, there’s no other way.

cannot be helped; unavoidable; inevitable; (there's) nothing one can do; having no choice

This usage highlights a sense of resignation to a situation that cannot be changed, emphasizing inevitability.

The accident could not be helped.

it's no use (doing); pointless; useless; no good; insufficient; not enoughoft. as 〜ても仕方ない

This meaning reflects futility, indicating that efforts made are ineffective or inadequate.

There’s no use in doing anything anymore.

hopeless (person); annoying; troublesome; awful

Used to describe someone who is perceived as being a burden or causing problems, often expressing frustration.

That person is really troublesome.

cannot stand it; unbearable; cannot help (doing, feeling); dying (to do)as 〜て仕方ない or 〜で仕方ない

This meaning expresses strong emotions, indicating that one is overwhelmed or compelled by their feelings or desires.

I can’t stand it anymore.

Generated word frames (experimental)

It cannot be helped.

That cannot be helped.

[Situation] is unavoidable.

This situation is unavoidable.

[Person] says it cannot be helped.

He says it cannot be helped.

[Thing] is considered inevitable.

I think that thing is inevitable.

[Problem] feels like it cannot be helped.

I feel like that problem cannot be helped.

Having [Emotion] is unavoidable.

Feeling anxious is unavoidable.

[Action] is no use.

That action is no use.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【しかたない】

Refers to a situation where something cannot be helped or avoided; it expresses resignation to a circumstance.

Since there is no choice, I'll do my best next time.

【むだ】

Refers to something that is wasted or pointless, often used to express futility.

His efforts were in vain.

【さけられない】

Refers to something that cannot be avoided, emphasizing the inevitability of a situation.

That is an unavoidable situation.

【にんたい】

Refers to patience or endurance, often in the context of enduring an unpleasant situation.

He continued to wait patiently.

【ぜつぼう】

Refers to despair or hopelessness, a feeling of having no hope left in a situation.

She fell into a desperate situation.

【しかた】

Refers to a way or method; often used in a similar context to convey the idea of how things can be done.

This problem needs a solution that cannot be helped.

Example sentences38 results

Eh? Have we run out of toner? Oh well, sorry, but can you go the staff-room and get some, Katou?

Tatoeba

He was impatient to see his daughter.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions