仕方がない
仕方がない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 仕方がない | 仕方がなくない |
| Polite | 仕方がないです | 仕方がなくないですalso 仕方がなくありません |
| Past polite | 仕方がなかったです | 仕方がなくなかったですalso 仕方がなくありませんでした |
| Past | 仕方がなかった | 仕方がなくなかった |
| Te-form | 仕方がなくて | 仕方がなくなくて |
| Adverbial | 仕方がなく | |
| Conditional | 仕方がなければ | 仕方がなくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 仕方がなかったら | 仕方がなくなかったら |
Meanings
there's no way; can't be helped; unavoidable
Expresses resignation or acceptance of an unavoidable situation. Often used as a standalone phrase or to modify a noun.
It's raining, so it can't be helped.
There were unavoidable circumstances for being late.
it's no use; pointless; useless
Used in the pattern 〜ても仕方がない to mean that doing something is futile or pointless.
There's no use regretting it now.
It's no use crying.
hopeless; annoying; troublesome
Describes a person or thing as hopeless, annoying, or troublesome. Often used in exasperation.
He's really a hopeless guy.
It's an annoying mistake.
can't stand it; unbearable; dying to
Used in the pattern 〜て仕方がない or 〜で仕方がない to express an uncontrollable feeling or strong desire.
It's unbearably hot.
I'm dying to see him.