しょうがない

Frequency rank: 3,054. – 3,057.

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); adjective (keiyoushi)

there's no (other) wayword usually written using kana alone
cannot be helped; unavoidable; inevitable; (there's) nothing one can do; having no choiceword usually written using kana alone
it's no use (doing); pointless; useless; no good; insufficient; not enoughword usually written using kana aloneoft. as 〜てもしょうがない
hopeless (person); annoying; troublesome; awfulword usually written using kana alone
cannot stand it; unbearable; cannot help (doing, feeling); dying (to do)word usually written using kana aloneas 〜てしょうがない or 〜でしょうがない

Forms

しょうがないFrequency rank: 3,054. – 3,057.
仕様がない【しょうがない】【しようがない】Frequency rank: 49,017. – 50,149.
しようが無い【しようがない】Frequency rank: 47,038. – 47,982.
仕様が無い【しょうがない】【しようがない】
しょうが無い【しょうがない】Frequency rank: 47,983. – 49,016.
しようがないFrequency rank: 12,615. – 12,651.

Generated definitions (experimental)

there's no (other) way

This expression is used when a situation is unavoidable or when there are no alternatives available. It conveys a sense of acceptance towards circumstances that cannot be changed.

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I can't wait any longer, so there's no other way but to go.

なら、。。

If it's going to rain, the picnic will have to be canceled. There's nothing we can do.

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

This meaning emphasizes that certain outcomes are beyond anyone's control and must be accepted. It often reflects a resigned attitude towards a situation.

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I got sick, so I had to cancel the trip. It cannot be helped.

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I couldn't meet him no matter what. There's nothing I can do.

it's no use (doing); pointless; useless; no good; insufficient; not enough

This conveys a sense of futility in trying to achieve something or the inadequacy of efforts made. It suggests that the action taken won’t yield any results.

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It's too late, so there's no use in saying anything.

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Even if I try hard, it’s pointless; I can't beat him.

hopeless (person); annoying; troublesome; awful

This reflects a negative characterization of a person or situation that is perceived as burdensome or frustrating. It implies that someone or something is difficult to deal with or lacks potential.

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He is truly a hopeless person.

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This issue is annoying. I don't even know where to start.

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

This indicates an intense feeling or condition that is difficult to endure, often expressing a strong desire or compulsion to act.

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I can't wait any longer; I really want to see you.

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The sight was so painful that I couldn't stand it.

Generated collocations (experimental)

an unavoidable situationa pointless excuseto think there's no other way(it's) unavoidable, isn't it?since there's no choicean unbearable feelingだろうthere's nothing one can do, right?