Meaning of 仕方ない in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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仕方ない, 仕方無い
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Kana Readingしかたない
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Romajishikatanai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- it can't be helped; it's inevitable; it's no use; can't stand it; impatient; annoyed
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Example Sentences
仕方ない, 仕方無い, しかたない used in context
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え？トナーが切れてるんですか？仕方ないですね。加藤さん、すみませんが職員室に取りに行って下さい。
Eh? Have we run out of toner? Oh well, sorry, but can you go the staff-room and get some, Katou?
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彼の電話番号はよく知らない。番号帳でしらべてくれるより仕方ない。
I'm not sure what his number is. You'll have to look it up in the telephone directory.
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We have no alternative but to work.
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The son acquiesced in his parents' wishes.
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暑くて仕方ない。
It's too hot.
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There is nothing for it but to obey.
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