Translation guide
How to express that two or more things are in conflict, clash, or are incompatible in Japanese. Covers direct opposition, scheduling conflicts, contradictory statements, and internal conflict.
Two things (ideas, interests, people) are in direct conflict or opposition.
General term for two parties or ideas being in opposition or conflict. Often used for political, ideological, or interpersonal conflicts.
Their opinions are in conflict.
The two groups are in conflict.
Implies a more direct, often physical or sharp clash. Can be used for opinions, schedules, or physical collisions.
His schedule and my schedule conflicted.
Their interests are in conflict.
Used when two things are mutually contradictory or incompatible, often in abstract or logical contexts.
His actions conflict with his words.
Two events or appointments overlap or clash in time.
Literally 'to overlap'. The most natural way to say schedules or events conflict. Intransitive; use 重なっている for 'are in conflict'.
The meeting times are in conflict.
From English 'batting', used informally for schedule conflicts. Common in casual conversation.
I have a schedule conflict that day.
Also used for schedule conflicts, but slightly more formal than 重なる.
The meeting schedules are in conflict.
Statements, reports, or data contradict each other.
Means 'to contradict' or 'be inconsistent'. Used for logical contradictions between statements or facts.
His testimony is in conflict (contradicts itself).
The two reports are in conflict.
Means 'to differ' or 'be at variance'. Used when accounts or numbers don't match.
A person feels conflicted or torn between choices.
Literally 'heart wavers'. Expresses emotional conflict or indecision.
I'm in conflict about which one to choose.
A stronger, more psychological term for inner conflict or turmoil.
Idiom meaning 'caught between a rock and a hard place', often due to conflicting loyalties.
I'm caught in a conflict between my boss and my subordinates.
対立する is for opposition between groups/ideas. 衝突する is for direct clashes (physical or scheduling). 矛盾する is for logical contradictions. Choose based on the nature of the conflict.
The English phrase 'be in conflict' is often not directly translated. Instead, use specific verbs like 対立する, 重なる, or 矛盾する depending on context.
The exam and trip dates ended up conflicting.
The two stories are in conflict.
He is in conflict with his own beliefs.