しょうがない

shoganai
Casual

Translations

1. it can't be helped
2. there's nothing we can do

Notes

The phrase 'しょうがない' is often used in Japanese culture to express acceptance of a situation that cannot be changed. It reflects a cultural attitude of resilience and acceptance of circumstances beyond one's control.

Tags

#expression #casual #inevitability

Examples

雨が降っているから、しょうがない。

Ame ga futte iru kara, shouganai.

It's raining, so it can't be helped.

電車が遅れているのはしょうがない。

Densha ga okurete iru no wa shouganai.

There's nothing we can do about the train being late.