“Nonsense” in Japanese
Short answer
Nonsense in Japanese is “戯言” (tawakoto). Full meaning: nonsense, silly talk, drivel, rubbish; joke, jest.
Other ways to say “Nonsense” in Japanese
出鱈目
detarame nonsense, irresponsible remark, codswallop, hogwash, rubbish; random, haphazard, unsystematic
与太
yota idle talk, nonsense, rubbish, humbug; fool, idiot, good-for-nothing fellow; irresponsible, nonsensical
ナンセンス
nansensu nonsense
荒誕
koutan exaggerated beyond recognition, nonsense, wild talk, lies
徒言
itazuragoto nonsense, gibberish, meaningless word
無意味
muimi nonsense, no meaning, meaningless
駄弁
daben foolish tale, nonsense
痴れ言
shiregoto foolish talk, nonsense, gibberish
ヨタ
yota idle talk, nonsense, rubbish, humbug; fool, idiot, good-for-nothing fellow; irresponsible, nonsensical
寐語
bigo sleep-talking, nonsense
寝言
negoto talking in one's sleep, somniloquy; nonsense, gibberish
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