Translation guide
The English word "discord" refers to disagreement, conflict, or lack of harmony. In Japanese, the most natural expressions depend on whether you mean interpersonal friction, social unrest, or a jarring sound.
Expressing disagreement, tension, or bad relations between people.
The most direct and common translation for 'discord' in the sense of disharmony or bad relations between people. Neutral and widely used.
Describing discord within a group, organization, or society.
While primarily meaning 'confusion' or 'chaos', it can imply discord when social order breaks down.
Describing discordant sounds or musical dissonance.
The English word 'discord' is often translated as 不和, but in many contexts a more specific word like 喧嘩 (quarrel) or 対立 (confrontation) may be more natural. Consider the nuance you want to convey.
家族の間に不和が生じた。
Discord arose within the family.
Refers to minor quarrels or petty discord, often used for everyday squabbles.
There's constant discord with the neighbors.
Friction or discord, often implying underlying tension or conflict, used in formal or written contexts.
There is discord between the two parties.
Discord within the country is deepening.
Refers to disputes or conflicts, often on a larger scale like labor or international discord.
The labor discord is becoming protracted.
Internal discord or strife within an organization.
Discord broke out within the party.
Specifically means 'discord' in a musical sense, i.e., dissonance. Also used metaphorically for interpersonal discord.
The piece ends with discord.
Means 'noise' or 'din', but can be used for unpleasant, discordant sounds.
The discord from the construction is terrible.