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GRAMMAR DETAIL

〜てもどうにもならない

N2

there is no use · nothing can be done by

Indicates that no action can change an outcome that has already been determined.

Examples

2

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: もどうにもならない after a verb's te-form says that performing the action will not help change a situation that has already arisen.
  • Basic usage: 今さら責任者を責めてもどうにもならない。 means that blaming the person in charge now will not resolve the situation.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • The scope of the futility judgment
    • 責めてもどうにもならない judges blaming the person in charge ineffective at changing matters. 何をしてもどうにもならない extends that scope to all possible responses, so the preceding action determines what is judged futile.

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