仕方がない

しかたがない

it can't be helped, it's inevitable

Also:it's no use (doing), hopeless (person), cannot stand it

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.