しょうがない
Meanings
Expression
I-adjective
1. there's no (other) way (Usually kana)
2. cannot be helped; unavoidable; inevitable; (there's) nothing one can do; having no choice; it is what it is (Usually kana)
3. it's no use (doing); pointless; useless; no good; insufficient; not enough (Usually kana, oft. as 〜てもしょうがない)
4. hopeless (person); annoying; troublesome; awful (Usually kana)
5. cannot stand it; unbearable; cannot help (doing, feeling); dying (to do) (Usually kana, as 〜てしょうがない or 〜でしょうがない)
Other readings
Examples19
彼の
His remarks allow of no other interpretation.
今回
Give up on this one. You're wasting your time.
空席
There is no sense in standing when there are seats available.
あの
That child is impossible.
今日
I've had it for today. I'm too tired.
そんな
It isn't worthwhile going there.