English–Japanese

“unreasonable” in Japanese

Japanese

Also非常識 (hijōshiki)

Pronunciation

Romajirifujin

Example

彼の要求は理不尽です。kare no yō kyū wa ri fu jin de su

His demand is unreasonable.

Illustration for 理不尽 (unreasonable)

How to say “unreasonable” in Japanese

“Unreasonable” in Japanese is 理不尽 (rifujin).

Describes a demand, decision, or situation that lacks a reasonable basis and cannot be fairly justified.

Full entry for 理不尽: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 理不尽

店員の説明があまりに理不尽ですので、責任者に相談しました。ten in no setsu mei ga a ma ri ni ri fu jin de su no de seki nin sha ni sō dan shi ma shi ta

The clerk's explanation was so unreasonable that I consulted the manager.

Tips for using 理不尽

  • In conversation, 理不尽 (rifujin) can describe not only a demand but also the person or system imposing it, and it often carries a stronger sense of unfairness than simple unreasonableness.

Other Japanese words for “unreasonable”

そんな考えは非常識です。so n na kanga e wa hi jō shiki de su

That idea is unreasonable.

“unreasonable” in other languages