仕様 がない shōganai
shōganai
i-Adjective
, Expression
1. there's no (other) way
Usually Written in Kana
kareno hatsugenwa tani kaishakuno shōganai
His remarks allow of no other interpretation.
i-Adjective
, Expression
2. cannot be helped; unavoidable; inevitable; (there's) nothing one can do; having no choice; it is what it is
Usually Written in Kana
konkaiwa akiramena. shōganaiyo.
Give up on this one. You're wasting your time.
i-Adjective
, Expression
3. it's no use (doing); pointless; useless; no good; insufficient; not enough
Usually Written in Kana
kūsekiga aru noni tatte itemo shōganai.
There is no sense in standing when there are seats available.
i-Adjective
, Expression
4. hopeless (person); annoying; troublesome; awful
Usually Written in Kana
あの子 はしょうがない子 だ。
ano kowa shōganai koda.
That child is impossible.
i-Adjective
, Expression
5. cannot stand it; unbearable; cannot help (doing, feeling); dying (to do)
Usually Written in Kana
kyōwa mō darukute shōganai.
I've had it for today. I'm too tired.
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Word Pronunciation
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Example Sentences
kareno hatsugenwa tani kaishakuno shōganai
His remarks allow of no other interpretation.
konkaiwa akiramena. shōganaiyo.
Give up on this one. You're wasting your time.
kūsekiga aru noni tatte itemo shōganai.
There is no sense in standing when there are seats available.
あの子 はしょうがない子 だ。
ano kowa shōganai koda.
That child is impossible.
kyōwa mō darukute shōganai.
I've had it for today. I'm too tired.
No variants available for this word.