Meaning of 仕方がない in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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仕方がない, 仕方が無いJLPT 2
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Kana Readingしかたがない
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Romajishikataganai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- it can't be helped; it's inevitable; it's no use; can't stand it; being impatient; being annoyed
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Example Sentences
仕方がない, 仕方が無い, しかたがない used in context
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There was nothing for it but to obey.
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There was nothing for it but to wait for her.
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She was beside herself with joy.
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All we can do is to wait for him.
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All we can do is wait for him.
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He had no choice but to run away.
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