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To: Bikkuri

Shoganai is a Japanese phrase that translates to “it cannot be helped” or “nothing can be done about it,” expressing acceptance of situations beyond one’s control. It reflects a cultural attitude of enduring hardship with dignity, similar to phrases like “c’est la vie” in French.


29 posted on 04/25/2025 7:06:07 PM PDT by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: freepersup

exactly ;^)


51 posted on 04/25/2025 11:44:09 PM PDT by Bikkuri (I am proud to be a PureBlood.)
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To: freepersup

BTW, the easiest way to translate that one is “sh*t happens”.*


52 posted on 04/25/2025 11:45:34 PM PDT by Bikkuri (I am proud to be a PureBlood.)
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