めちゃくちゃ

Alternative writings: 滅茶苦茶, 目茶苦茶
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

Absurd or preposterous; something unreasonable or nonsensical (colloquial).

Na-AdjectiveNounUsually Kana

Examples

その説明はめちゃくちゃで納得できない。

That explanation is ridiculous; I can't accept it.

めちゃくちゃなルールばかりでやっていけない。

You can't operate under such absurd rules.

滅茶苦茶な理由でクビになることはないだろう。

You probably won't be fired for such a ridiculous reason.

2

Excessive or reckless; indicating an action that goes too far or is senseless.

Na-AdjectiveNounUsually Kana

Examples

彼女はめちゃくちゃ買い物をしてクレジットカードが限度額に達した。

She shopped excessively and hit her credit card limit.

めちゃくちゃな速度で運転するのは危ない。

Driving at reckless speeds is dangerous.

あの企画はめちゃくちゃリスクが高い。

That project is extremely risky.

3

Chaotic or disorderly; a messy or confused state.

Na-AdjectiveNounUsually Kana

Examples

机の中がめちゃくちゃで資料が見つからない。

My desk is a mess and I can't find the documents.

台風の後で町はめちゃくちゃになっていた。

After the typhoon the town was in chaos.

スケジュールがめちゃくちゃで誰も把握していない。

The schedule is all over the place and no one has it under control.

4

An adverb meaning 'really' or 'incredibly'; commonly used in conversation to emphasize degree.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

このケーキ、めちゃくちゃ美味しい!

This cake is super delicious!

今日はめちゃくちゃ寒いから厚着したほうがいい。

It's really cold today, so you should dress warmly.

彼はめちゃくちゃ頭がいい。

He's incredibly smart.

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