Jisho

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いたかた
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. there's no (other) wayHumble (kenjougo) language, See also 仕方がない
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. cannot be helped; unavoidable; inevitable; (there's) nothing one can do; having no choiceHumble (kenjougo) language
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. it's no use (doing); pointless; useless; no good; insufficient; not enoughHumble (kenjougo) language, oft. as 〜ても致し方ない
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. hopeless (person); annoying; troublesome; awfulHumble (kenjougo) language
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)
5. cannot stand it; unbearable; cannot help (doing, feeling); dying (to do)Humble (kenjougo) language, as 〜て致し方ない or 〜で致し方ない
Other forms
致し方無い 【いたしかたない】

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