Shikata ga nai facts for kids
Shikata ga nai (仕方がない) is a Japanese phrase and cultural concept. The phrase means "it cannot be helped" or "nothing can be done about it". Shikata ga nai implies a kind of hard work which is defined by Japanese culture.
If something happens which is beyond someone's ability to control or affect, a conventional Japanese reaction is to say "shikata ga nai". With this phrase, someone recognizes that a problem exists and then gets on with doing what can be done.
Shoganai
The phrase Shoganai (しょうがない, Shō ga nai) is another way to say that it's useless to try to do something.
After the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, shoganai was one of the most commonly heard expressions.
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In Spanish: Shikata ga nai para niños
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