JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
出鱈目
「でたらめ」
Nonsense, lies, or haphazard randomness.
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デタラメ in katakana for emphasis
1 Noun, Na-adjective
Nonsense
Refers to speech, claims, or explanations that are completely groundless, illogical, or fabricated.
Example
A この ネット 記事 、 本当 かな ？
B いや 、 それ は でたらめ な 情報 だ よ 。 信じない 方 が いい 。
[A:] I wonder if this online article is true. [B:] No, that's bogus information. You'd better not believe it.
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2 Noun, Na-adjective
Random
Indicates actions performed in a disorganized, careless, or chaotic way without a guiding plan.
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