Shikata ga nai - WikipediaShikata Ga Nai carved in marble. Shikata ga nai (仕方ãŒãªã„), pronounced [É•iÌ¥kata É¡a naꜜi], is a Japanese language phrase meaning "it cannot be helped" or "nothing can be done about it". ShÅ ga nai (ã—ょã†ãŒãªã„), pronounced [É•oË É¡a naꜜi] is an alternative. Cultural associations[edit] It has been used to describe the ability of the Japanese people to maintain dignity in the face of an unavoidable tragedy or
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