strain; deformation; warp; distortion
Physical distortion or strain in objects, materials, or shapes. Also used in technical contexts like engineering.
This board has warped from moisture.
Measure the strain in the metal.
The earthquake caused distortion in the building.
The strains in society have begun to surface.
I made adjustments to correct the lens distortion.
The forced policy caused strain to show up in the economy.
歪み emphasizes an underlying imbalance in a system, while 弊害 focuses on the concrete harmful consequence that results.
歪み is the native Japanese word for distortion used in general physical, signal, or abstract contexts, while ディストーション is a loanword almost exclusively tied to audio/music effects like guitar tone.
歪み refers to a distortion or warping from a norm, whereas ブレ specifically points to a slight, often unintended shift or inconsistency (as in opinions or measurements).
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 歪み is also used but less common.
Kanji form; less common than kana, but still encountered.
Derived from the verb ひずむ (歪む, 'to become distorted'). The noun form ひずみ refers to the resulting state of distortion or strain.