しかない
Reading: しかない
Meaning: nothing but, only, no choice but
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Example Sentence
待つ しかない と 思って いる
I think there's nothing to do but wait.
Usage Notes
Indicates that something is the only option or possibility. Often follows verb stem or noun.
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