expressions (phrasesword usually written using kana alonethere'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.
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expressions (phrasesword usually written using kana alonecannot be helped;unavoidable;inevitable;(there's) nothing one can do;having no choice;it is what it is
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 (phrasesword usually written using kana aloneit's no use (doing);pointless;useless;no good;insufficient;not enough
oft. as 〜てもしょうがない
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 (phrasesword usually written using kana alonehopeless (person);annoying;troublesome;awful
あの子はしょうがない子だ。
That child is impossible.
5
expressions (phrasesword usually written using kana alonecannot 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
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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