also: しようもない
expression, i-adjective
stupid; meaningless; pointless; boring
Casual Kansai-origin expression for something that is silly, worthless, or a waste of time. Often used in negative evaluations of ideas, actions, or things.
そんなしょうもない話、聞きたくない。
I don't want to hear such a stupid story.
この映画、ほんま
This movie was really pointless.
expression, i-adjective
hopeless; beyond help; beyond saving
Describes a person or situation that is so bad it cannot be fixed or improved. Stronger negative judgment than sense 1.
あいつはしょうもない奴やな。
That guy is hopeless.
この状況、もうしょうもないで。
This situation is beyond saving.
Contraction of 仕様もない (shiyō mo nai), literally 'there is no way/method'. The meaning shifted from 'unavoidable' to 'worthless/hopeless'. The しょう reading is a Kansai dialect contraction of しよう.