What does しょうがない mean?
しょうがない is a Japanese noun meaning “It is not worth ~” in English. It can also be translated as “it's no use (doing), hopeless (person), cannot stand it” depending on context. It is written as しょうがない in hiragana, and shouganai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
今回はあきらめな。しょうがないよ。
Give up on this one. You're wasting your time.
空席があるのに立っていてもしょうがない。
There is no sense in standing when there are seats available.
あの子はしょうがない子だ。
That child is impossible.