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理不尽

Unreasonable, irrational, or absurdly unfair.

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理不尽な na-adjective
理不尽だ as a statement
Noun, Na-adjective

Unreasonable" / "Unfair" / "Absurd

Refers to actions, demands, or situations that are devoid of logic or reason, resulting in a sense of absurd unfairness.

Example

上司 の 理不尽 な 命令 に は 従えません 。

I can't follow my boss's unreasonable orders.

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理不尽
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Unreasonable, irrational, or absurdly unfair.
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