Translation guide
Describes a state where things are not in their proper order, arrangement, or condition. Covers physical mess, disorganization, malfunction, and social unrest.
Describing a room, desk, hair, etc. that is not neat or orderly.
The most common and natural way to say a place is messy or cluttered. Often used for rooms, desks, etc.
The room is messy.
The desk is cluttered.
Implies something is out of its proper order or arrangement, often used for hair, clothes, or a formation.
Describes a jumbled, chaotic mess with many things mixed together. More colloquial.
The inside of the drawer is a jumbled mess.
Describing a situation, plan, or system that is not functioning smoothly or is confused.
Indicates a state of confusion or chaos, often for situations, thoughts, or systems.
The schedule is in disorder.
Traffic is in chaos.
A strong, colloquial expression meaning something is a complete mess or in total disorder. Can be used for plans, situations, or physical mess.
The plan is a total mess.
Means incoherent or disjointed, often used for speech, arguments, or logic that lacks order.
His explanation is completely incoherent.
Describing a machine, device, or body part that is not working properly.
The standard word for a machine or device being out of order or broken.
The air conditioner is out of order.
Means 'not in good condition' and can be used for machines or body parts that are not functioning well, though not necessarily completely broken.
My computer is acting up.
A slightly more formal term for being in poor condition, used for machines, health, or performance.
The engine is not running well.
Describing a state of disturbance or lack of public order, such as riots or chaos in society.
Describes a noisy, turbulent, or agitated state, often for crowds or public places.
The streets are in turmoil.
Literally 'a state of disorder/lawlessness'. Used for situations lacking order or control.
The country is in a state of disorder.
Means 'fallen into confusion/chaos', often used for organizations, societies, or events.
The meeting has descended into disorder.
散らかっている is for general messiness/clutter (rooms, desks). 乱れている implies a disruption of an orderly arrangement (hair, formation, rhythm).
The room is messy.
Hair is disheveled.
乱れる is not used for mechanical breakdowns. Use 故障している or 調子が悪い instead.
The AC is broken.
お腹の調子が悪い。
My stomach is upset.