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  1. Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)

    it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it

    こんなどうしようもない愚息ですが、どうかご贔屓ください。
    I may be a hopeless fool, but please be kind to me.

Also written どうしょうもない

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