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Shouganai (しょうがない) is a
Japanese
word spelled Sho-ga-
nah
-
e
*Shouganai* means "it can't be helped" or "that's how life is". Shows acceptance of a bad situation or defeatism.
Man
A: I can't believe she left me for that dude
Man
B: Well, shouganai my friend, you'
ll
find a better one
Shouganai
by
Mistleaf
December 26, 2021