it is what it is in Japanese
it is what it is in Japanese is しょうがない, 仕方がない, そういうもの — it is what it is means said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signalling that there is no point complaining about it further.
it is what it is in Japanese
しょうがない
Pronounced: shōganai
(idiomatic) That's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint
仕方がない
Pronounced: shikataganai
(idiomatic) That's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint
そういうもの
Pronounced: sōiumono
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see it, is, what, it, is. This thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.
What does "it is what it is" mean?
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phrase Said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signalling that there is no point complaining about it further.
"We lost the contract. It is what it is, so let's chase the next one."
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phrase Used dismissively to end a discussion or avoid explaining something further.
"He wouldn't give a reason for the decision, just 'it is what it is'."
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it is what it is in a sentence
- We lost the contract. It is what it is, so let's chase the next one.
- The flight's cancelled and there's no other route tonight, so it is what it is.
- He wouldn't give a reason for the decision, just 'it is what it is'.
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What is "it is what it is" in Japanese?
"it is what it is" in Japanese is しょうがない, 仕方がない, そういうもの. it is what it is means: Said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signalling that there is no point complaining about it further.
How do you pronounce しょうがない?
"it is what it is" in Japanese is しょうがない, pronounced "shōganai".
How do you use "it is what it is" in a sentence?
Example: "We lost the contract. It is what it is, so let's chase the next one." In Japanese, "it is what it is" is しょうがない, 仕方がない, そういうもの.
Are there other ways to say "it is what it is" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "it is what it is": しょうがない, 仕方がない, そういうもの.
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