Translation guide
Expressing that a statement, idea, or person contradicts themselves. Japanese uses nouns like 矛盾, verbs like 矛盾する, and set phrases like 自己矛盾.
Describing a statement, argument, or idea that contradicts itself.
The most common word for contradiction or inconsistency. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to contradict'.
Saying that a person says or does things that conflict with each other.
To say contradictory things. A natural way to describe self-contradiction in speech.
彼はよく矛盾したことを言う。
He often contradicts himself.
A statement that is logically impossible because it denies itself.
Self-referential paradox. Used in philosophy or logic.
「この文は偽である」は自己言及のパラドックスだ。
'This sentence is false' is a self-referential paradox.
自己矛盾 is a formal term. In everyday conversation, 矛盾 or 矛盾している is more natural.
それって矛盾してない？
Isn't that a contradiction?
彼の主張には矛盾がある。
There is a contradiction in his argument.
その説明は矛盾している。
That explanation is contradictory.
Literally 'self-contradiction'. More formal and explicit, often used in academic or logical contexts.
彼の理論は自己矛盾に陥っている。
His theory falls into self-contradiction.
The te-iru form of 矛盾する, used to describe a state of being contradictory.
彼の言動は矛盾している。
His words and actions are contradictory.
Inconsistency between words and actions. A set phrase often used in formal contexts.
彼の言行不一致には呆れる。
I'm amazed at his inconsistency between words and actions.
To do something different from what one said. A more roundabout but natural expression.
彼は自分で言ったことと違うことをしている。
He is doing something different from what he said.