What does 仕方がない mean?
仕方がない is a Japanese noun meaning “it can't be helped, it's inevitable” 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 仕方がない in kanji, しかたがない in hiragana, and shikataganai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼を待つより仕方がない。
All we can do is to wait for him.
自分でやったことだから仕方がないね。
You brought it on yourself.
そんなに健康のことを心配しても仕方がない。
There is no sense in your worrying about your health so much.