Translation guide
Expressing that something is too difficult to handle, control, or deal with. Japanese often uses potential forms, idiomatic phrases, or verbs meaning 'cannot cope with'.
To say that a situation, task, or responsibility is beyond one's ability to manage.
Literally 'cannot be held in one's hands'. A common, natural way to say something is unmanageable or out of control.
This problem is unmanageable.
The children became unmanageable.
Literally 'cannot put a hand on it'. Implies something is so chaotic or difficult that you can't even start dealing with it.
The room is so messy I can't even start cleaning it.
Means 'it can't be helped' or 'nothing can be done about it'. Used when a situation is beyond control.
This situation is unmanageable now.
Means 'tough to handle' or 'formidable'. Often used for opponents or difficult tasks.
This job is tough to handle.
To express that something is too large, numerous, or heavy to handle physically or logistically.
To say that a situation is emotionally or mentally overwhelming.
Means 'feel heavy-hearted' or 'depressed about something'. Used when a task feels emotionally burdensome.
Thinking about tomorrow's meeting makes me feel overwhelmed.
Potential negative form of 耐える (to endure). Means 'cannot bear/stand it'.
I can't handle this stress.
The workload is unmanageable.