Adjective (い)
Expression
Usually written in kana
1. there's no (other) way
2. cannot be helped; unavoidable; inevitable; (there's) nothing one can do; having no choice; it is what it is
まあ、しょうがないよね。Well, it can't be helped.
3. it's no use (doing); pointless; useless; no good; insufficient; not enough
oft. as 〜てもしょうがない
心配したってしょうがない。It's no use worrying.
4. hopeless (person); annoying; troublesome; awful
あいつ、しょうがないな。That guy is hopeless.
5. cannot stand it; unbearable; cannot help (doing, feeling); dying (to do)
as 〜てしょうがない or 〜でしょうがない
正直、恥ずかしくてしょうがない。Honestly, I'm so embarrassed I can't stand it.