いがみ合あい

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が

み

あ

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Meanings

1

Describes a state of mutual hostility, often prolonged, between people or groups. Emphasizes ongoing conflict rather than a single argument.

いがみ

合あ

い

が

絶た

え

ない

。

There is constant quarreling with the neighbors.

党とう内ないのいがみ合あいが選せん挙きょに影えい響きょうした。

Infighting within the party affected the election.

2

snarling at each other

Literally describes animals or people growling and snapping at each other. Often used figuratively for intense verbal hostility.