Explanation

it can't be helped; there's no other way; nothing can be done

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Example Sentences

• 雨が降ってきたので、仕方がなく傘を持っていくことにした

  Since it started raining, I had no choice but to bring an umbrella.

  あめがふってきたので、しかたがなくかさをもっていくことにした

  ame ga futte kita node, shikata ga naku kasa wo motte iku koto ni shita

  Pronunciation

• 試験まで時間がないので、仕方がなく徹夜することにした

  Since there is no time until the exam, I had no choice but to stay up all night.

  しけんまでじかんがないので、しかたがなくてつやすることにした

  shiken made jikan ga nai node, shikata ga naku tetsuya suru koto ni shita

  Pronunciation

• 予約が取れなかったので、仕方がなく別の店に行くことにした

  Since I couldn't make a reservation, I had no choice but to go to a different restaurant.

  よやくがとれなかったので、しかたがなくべつのみせにいくことにした

  yoyaku ga torenakatta node, shikata ga naku betsu no mise ni iku koto ni shita

  Pronunciation

• 彼は頑固なので、仕方がないと納得するしかない

  Since he is stubborn, there's no other choice but to accept it.

  かれはがんこなので、しかたがないとなっとくするしかない

  kare wa ganko na node, shikata ga nai to nattoku suru shikanai

  Pronunciation

• 結果が出なかったので、仕方がないです

  Since there were no results, there's nothing that can be done.

  けっかがでなかったので、しかたがないです

  kekka ga denakatta node, shikata ga nai desu

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• 'Shikata ga nai' is a common expression used to express resignation or acceptance of a situation.
• It is often used in everyday conversations to acknowledge that there is no other choice.
• Remember that 'shikata ga nai' is an idiomatic expression and should be used appropriately.
• This word is frequently tested in JLPT N2, so make sure to practice its usage in different contexts.
• Expand your vocabulary by learning related words to better understand the nuances of 'shikata ga nai'.

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