〜術がない
Formation
Meaning
Indicates that there is no method, means, or way to perform a certain action.
Note
'術' (すべ) refers to a 'method' or 'means'. This expression is formal, literary, and often used in serious or dramatic situations to emphasize a complete lack of options or control over a situation.
Examples
今となっては、もう彼と連絡を取る術がない。
Now that it's come to this, there is no way to contact him anymore.
失われたデータを取り戻す術がなく、途方に暮れている。
There is no way to recover the lost data, and I'm at a complete loss.
現状を打破する術がなく、ただ時間だけが過ぎていく。
With no means to break through the current situation, time just passes by.
真実を知る術がない私たちは、推測するしかなかった。
Having no way to know the truth, we could only speculate.
あまりの衝撃に、言葉を発する術がなかった。
The shock was so great that I had no way to utter a word.
これ以上、事態が悪化するのを防ぐ術はないのだろうか。
Is there no way to prevent the situation from worsening any further?