“Going nowhere” in Japanese
Short answer
Going nowhere in Japanese is “空転” (kuuten). Full meaning: racing (of an engine), idling; going in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.), spinning one's wheels, going nowhere.
Other ways to say “Going nowhere” in Japanese
空回り
karamawari racing (of an engine), idling, spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.), going nowhere, being fruitless
空まわり
karamawari racing (of an engine), idling, spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.), going nowhere, being fruitless
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