JLPT N4 Elementary
仕方ない
Means it can’t be helped, is hopeless, or describes an unbearable feeling.
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1 I-adjective, Phrase
It can't be helped" / "There's no choice
Indicates a state of acceptance regarding circumstances that are unchangeable or inevitable.
Example
本当は 休みたかった けど 、 仕方なく 仕事 に 行った 。
I really wanted to take the day off, but I had no choice and reluctantly went to work.
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2 Grammar Pattern (`〜て/で仕方ない`)
Can't help but..." / "Unbearably...
Quantifies an emotion, desire, or physical sensation as being intense to the point of being unmanageable.
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3 Grammar Pattern (`〜ても仕方ない`)
It's no use..." / "Pointless to...
Asserts that performing a specific action is futile because it will not effectively alter the outcome.
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4 I-adjective
Hopeless" / "Good-for-nothing
Characterizes a person, object, or situation as lacking redemption, utility, or hope for improvement.
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