A writer who moved to Japan 10 months ago says learning the phrase shōganai, meaning “it can’t be helped,” has made them more flexible and less stressed when plans change.

Oct 6, 2026 - 09:30

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A writer who moved to Japan 10 months ago says learning the phrase shōganai, meaning “it can’t be helped,” has made them more flexible and less stressed when plans change.

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