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所詮

「しょせん」

After all, in the end, or nothing more than

Readings

Adverb

In the end" / "Nothing more than...

This term expresses a reductive conclusion, asserting that something ultimately amounts to very little despite expectations or appearances.

Example

努力 し て も 、 所詮 は 無理 だ 。

Even if I try my best, in the end, it's impossible.

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所詮 (しょせん)
しょせん
After all, in the end, or nothing more than
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この言葉を覚えましょう。

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