“You can't fight city hall” in Japanese
Short answer
You can't fight city hall in Japanese is “泣く子と地頭には勝てぬ” (nakukotojitounihakatenu). Full meaning: you cannot win against someone who doesn't listen to reason, you can't fight City Hall.
Other ways to say “You can't fight city hall” in Japanese
泣く子と地頭には勝てない
nakukotojitounihakatenai you cannot win against someone who doesn't listen to reason, you can't fight City Hall
長い物には巻かれろ
nagaimononihamakarero if you can't beat them; join them, you can't fight city hall, if your adversaries are stronger than you, it is better to join their side than to fight them
長い物には巻かれよ
nagaimononihamakareyo if you can't beat them; join them, you can't fight city hall, if your adversaries are stronger than you, it is better to join their side than to fight them
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