Describes things that don't match or fit together properly, often visually or structurally. Common with clothing, sets, or parts that are uneven or clashing.
彼の靴下はいつもちぐはぐだ。
His socks are always mismatched.
この部屋の家具はちぐはぐで落ち着かない。
The furniture in this room is mismatched and unsettling.
inconsistent; incoherent; confused
Used for statements, stories, or situations that are logically inconsistent, contradictory, or don't add up. Often implies a lack of coherence or a confused state.
彼の説明はちぐはぐで理解できなかった。
His explanation was incoherent and I couldn't understand it.
証言がちぐはぐで、何が本当かわからない。
The testimonies are inconsistent, so I don't know what's true.
His outfits never match, top and bottom.
Because he was nervous, his story became inconsistent.
Mismatched dishes were lined up on the table.
What he says and what he does don't match up.