Word details
手がない
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手がない.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Idiomatic expression
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned
2
Idiomatic expression
having nothing one can do about something; having no options
Examples
真夏日には屋内にひっこんで太陽を避けるしか手がないよ。
All I want to do during the dog days is stay indoors and keep out of the sun.
3
Idiomatic expression; After neg. verb
no reason not to ...; can't afford not to; why don't you?
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