しょうがない

仕 様 がない

Common word

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

    there's no (other) way
    word usually written using kana alone

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

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

    cannot be helped, unavoidable, inevitable, (there's) nothing one can do, having no choice, it is what it is
    word usually written using kana alone

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

    it's no use (doing), pointless, useless, no good, insufficient, not enough
    oft. as 〜てもしょうがない
    word usually written using kana alone

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

    hopeless (person), annoying, troublesome, awful
    word usually written using kana alone

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

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

    cannot stand it, unbearable, cannot help (doing, feeling), dying (to do)
    as 〜てしょうがない or 〜でしょうがない
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 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.