The phrase "shikata ga nai" means "it can't be helped" in Japanese, representing the cultural reserve that prevents adversity from being acknowledged. Nancy Okura, a Canadian of Japanese descent, was involuntarily relocated to an internment camp during World War II. She never spoke about her experience due to this philosophy.
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The phrase "shikata ga nai" in Japanese culture represents the idea of stoic acceptance, where people quietly tolerate hardship without protest.
