しょうがない

expression, i-adjective

there's no way; can't be helped; inevitable

Expresses that a situation is unavoidable or that there is no alternative. Often used to accept a disappointing reality.

• 雨あめが降ふってきたけど、しょうがない。

  It started raining, but it can't be helped.

• バスが遅おくれるのはしょうがないことだ。

  It's inevitable that the bus will be late.

expression, i-adjective

it's no use; pointless; useless

Often used in the pattern 〜てもしょうがない to say that doing something is futile or won't change anything.

• 今いまさら後こう悔かいしてもしょうがない。

  There's no use regretting it now.

• 泣ないてもしょうがないから、前まえを向むこう。

  Crying won't help, so let's look forward.

expression, i-adjective

hopeless (person); annoying; awful

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

• あいつは本ほん当とうにしょうがないやつだ。

  That guy is really hopeless.

• この暑あつさはしょうがないね。

  This heat is just awful, isn't it?

expression, i-adjective

can't stand it; unbearable; dying to

Used in the pattern 〜てしょうがない or 〜でしょうがない to express an uncontrollable feeling or strong urge. Often translated as 'can't help doing/feeling' or 'dying to'.

• お腹なかが空すいてしょうがない。

  I'm so hungry I can't stand it.

• 彼かの女じょに会あいたくてしょうがない。

  I'm dying to see her.