不条理|ふじょうりfujouri[2]nakadaka (mid-high)

1. na-adjective, nounabsurd; irrational; unreasonable; illogical
2. noun, philosophyabsurdity

• Synonym不合理ふごうりNeutralThe most common word for what defies reason or logic. 「不条理」 has a philosophical, literary flavor, pointing to the absurdity of the world.
• Synonym理不尽りふじんNeutralDescribes outrageous unreasonableness, typically demands or treatment imposed on you by others. 「不条理」 points to the absurdity of the world or of fate.
• Synonym非合理ひごうりWrittenWritten/formal prose for what lies beyond the reach of reason, such as faith or emotion, without implying it is wrong. 「不条理」 carries a sense of absurdity.
• Synonym無茶むちゃCasualColloquial: acting recklessly or unreasonably, also doing something excessive. 「不条理」 is a written, abstract sense of absurdity.
• SynonymめちゃくちゃCasualColloquial: utterly senseless, or a complete mess. 「不条理」 is written and abstract.
• Synonym非論理的ひろんりてきWrittenIllogical — reasoning that does not hold up. 「不条理」 focuses on the absurdity of reality itself.
• Related背理はいりWrittenWritten/formal prose for going against reason; also a paradox. 「不条理」 speaks of the absurdity of life and society.
• Related不道理ふどうりWrittenAgainst reason, but very rarely used; say 「不合理」 instead.
• Antonym条理じょうりWrittenThe reason and order in things; the direct opposite of 「不条理」.
• Antonym合理ごうりNeutralIn keeping with reason and logic; the direct opposite of 「不条理」.

For plain unreasonableness or illogic, say 「不合理」; for outrageous demands or treatment, 「理不尽」; for colloquial recklessness, 「無茶」. 「不条理」 itself has a philosophical, literary ring, speaking of the absurdity of life, society, or fate.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 社会しゃかいの道理どうりにそぐわないこと。また、そのようなさま。背理はいり。