■ Today's Lesson
Shikataganai (shouganai).
(translation: It can't be helped./ It's inevitable./It happens.)
| Ex. | ||
| 1. | A: I think the party would have been nicer if it's not raining. More people might have come then. B: Shikataganai(It can't be helped). We can have another one soon. | |
| 2. | A: I'm sorry that I can't come to the dinner tonight. My boss just told me that we have an important meeting at 8. B: Well, it's pity, but shikataganai(it happens). I understand. |
