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Kotomora

仕し方かたない

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Common wordJLPTN2

Meanings

1

i-adjective

can't be helped; unavoidable; no choice

Expresses that a situation is beyond one's control and must be accepted. Often used as a resigned comment.

2

i-adjective

pointless; no use; useless

Used in the pattern 〜ても仕方ない to say that doing something is futile or won't change anything.

3

i-adjective

hopeless; troublesome; awful

Describes a person or thing as hopelessly bad, annoying, or beyond help. Often used in exasperation.

4

i-adjective

can't help (doing/feeling); unbearable; dying to

Used in the pattern 〜て仕方ない or 〜で仕方ない to express an uncontrollable urge or intense feeling. Often translates to 'can't help but...' or 'so ... I can't stand it'.

Usage patterns