仕方ない

しかたない

there's no (other) way

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

AdjectiveJLPT N3

What does 仕方ない mean?

仕方ない is a Japanese adjective meaning “there's no (other) way” 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 仕方ない in kanji, しかたない in hiragana, and shikatanai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentence

パーティーが待ち遠しくて仕方ない。

I just can't wait for the party.