Japanese Word · Native
仕方がない
it cannot be helped
Pronunciation: shikata ga nai
Meaning
Used when a situation cannot be changed and must be accepted.
Example
電車が止まったなら、仕方がない。
If the train has stopped, it cannot be helped.
Practice tips
- Practice 仕方がない out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for native-level learners.