nonsense in Japanese
nonsense in Japanese is ナンセンス, 無意味, 馬鹿げた事 — nonsense means words, ideas, or behavior that make no sense or have no logical meaning.
nonsense in Japanese
ナンセンス
Pronounced: nansensu
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.
無意味
Pronounced: muimi
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.
馬鹿げた事
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.
でたらめ
Pronounced: detarame
An untrue statement.
What does "nonsense" mean?
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noun Words, ideas, or behavior that make no sense or have no logical meaning.
"He was talking complete nonsense after staying up all night."
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noun A style of playful, absurd literature or poetry.
"Edward Lear's limericks are a classic example of nonsense verse."
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nonsense in a sentence
- He was talking complete nonsense after staying up all night.
- Stop making excuses — that's just nonsense.
- Edward Lear's limericks are a classic example of nonsense verse.
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What is "nonsense" in Japanese?
"nonsense" in Japanese is ナンセンス, 無意味, 馬鹿げた事. nonsense means: Words, ideas, or behavior that make no sense or have no logical meaning.
How do you pronounce ナンセンス?
"nonsense" in Japanese is ナンセンス, pronounced "nansensu".
How do you use "nonsense" in a sentence?
Example: "He was talking complete nonsense after staying up all night." In Japanese, "nonsense" is ナンセンス, 無意味, 馬鹿げた事.
Are there other ways to say "nonsense" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "nonsense": ナンセンス, 無意味, 馬鹿げた事, でたらめ.
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