na-adjective, noun
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
Describes statements, ideas, or situations that are completely unreasonable or make no sense. Often used in casual speech.
See also: めちゃくちゃ
彼の言い訳ははちゃめちゃで、誰も信じなかった。
His excuse was so absurd that nobody believed it.
その映画のストーリーははちゃめちゃすぎて笑ってしまった。
The movie's story was so nonsensical that I ended up laughing.
na-adjective, noun
Used for actions or behavior that are wildly excessive, uncontrolled, or without restraint. Often implies a lack of common sense.
See also: めちゃくちゃ
彼のはちゃめちゃな運転には本当に驚いた。
I was really shocked by his reckless driving.
パーティーで彼女ははちゃめちゃに騒いでいた。
She was making an extreme racket at the party.
na-adjective, noun
Describes a physical space, situation, or state that is completely disorganized or out of control.
See also: めちゃくちゃ
子供たちが遊んだ後、部屋ははちゃめちゃになっていた。
After the kids played, the room was a complete mess.
計画がはちゃめちゃになってしまった。
The plan has gone completely chaotic.
Ateji kanji form; rarely used.
Very similar in meaning and usage; はちゃめちゃ is slightly more emphatic or colloquial, while めちゃくちゃ is more common overall.
The origin is uncertain; likely a sound-symbolic word (擬態語) emphasizing disorder or extremity. The kanji forms are ateji.