やんぬるかな

expression

I give up; there's nothing more to be done

A classical, formal expression of resignation or helplessness, often used in literary or dramatic contexts. It conveys that all efforts have been exhausted and the situation is beyond one's control.

• ここまで来きては、やんぬるかな。

  Having come this far, I give up; there's nothing more to be done.

• 彼かれは深ふかいため息いきをつき、「やんぬるかな」とつぶやいた。

  He sighed deeply and muttered, 'I give up.'