N2
しょせん (shosen)
所詮
after all; in the end; ultimately; in the long run (often with a sense of resignation or disappointment)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to express a sense of resignation, that something is ultimately futile, limited, or inevitable. Often implies that efforts are in vain or that something cannot change.
📝 Example Sentences
所詮、人間は一人では生きていけない。
After all, humans cannot live alone.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "所詮"!
どんなに頑張っても、_______は運次第だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「所詮」は、結局は、結局のところ、という意味で、諦めや達観の気持ちを込めて使われます。
English: 「所詮」means 'after all' or 'in the end,' often used with a sense of resignation or philosophical acceptance.
English: 「所詮」means 'after all' or 'in the end,' often used with a sense of resignation or philosophical acceptance.
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