齟

uneven, bite, disagree

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Readings

On'yomi

ソ
サ
ショ

Kun'yomi

かむ

Meaning

齟 centers on things not fitting together smoothly: uneven surfaces, teeth that don't meet properly when biting, or opinions that clash and disagree.

Most common words using 齟

齟齬そご
inconsistency; discord; conflict; discrepancy; contradiction; failure; frustration
言行齟齬げんこうそご
inconsistency of speech and action; failing to act up to one's words; not practicing what one preaches

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Study

Etymology

齟 combines 齒 (teeth) with 且, which likely contributes a phonetic element and may suggest unevenness or obstruction. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

Teeth 齒 that are uneven 且: imagine a row of teeth with one sticking out, making the bite uneven and causing disagreement when chewing.

Reading mnemonic

For ソ, picture uneven teeth that need to be sawed straight: saw -> ソ, and the uneven bite is fixed.