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しようがな
い
Meanings
Adjective (い)
Expression
Usually written in kana
1. there's no (other) way
2. cannot be helped; unavoidable; inevitable; (there's) nothing one can do; having no choice
3. it's no use (doing); pointless; useless; no good; insufficient; not enough
oft. as 〜てもしょうがない
4. hopeless (person); annoying; troublesome; awful
5. cannot stand it; unbearable; cannot help (doing, feeling); dying (to do)
as 〜てしょうがない or 〜でしょうがない
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Used in %
Anime
103
(7%)
Live action
109
(8%)
Visual novels
209
(39%)
Novels
522
(35%)
Non-fiction
20
(13%)
Web novels
193
(18%)
Aozora Bunko
189
(32%)
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Zayuu no Yukichi ~Sainou Yori Ketsudan~
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Shuukyouka Suru Gendai Shisou
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Counseling Shinrigaku Nyuumon
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Lindbergh Dainiji Taisen Nikki
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Eien Nare, Nihon
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Otomodachi Kara Onegai Shimasu
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Ichi Nichi Ichi Page, Yomu Dake de Mi ni Tsuku Sekai no Kyouyou 365 Gendaihen
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Ichi Nichi Ichi Page, Yomu Dake de Mi ni Tsuku Nihon no Kyouyou 365
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Bigaku Nyuumon
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