How to say "Absurd" in Japanese

When translating "absurd" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 埒もない and 不条理. In Japanese, 埒もない (らちもない (rachi mo nai)) is typically associated with "absurd, nonsensical, futile, pointless" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents An expression used to describe something as being utterly pointless, meaningless, or leading nowhere. It often applies to discussions, arguments, or actions that lack any substance or resolution.. On the other hand, 不条理 (ふじょうり (fujouri)) maps to "The absurd" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "absurd" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!