ミスマッチ
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Meanings
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Used when two or more things do not fit well together, such as skills and jobs, expectations and reality, or design elements.
There is a mismatch between his abilities and his job duties.
I think this color combination is a mismatch.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉と〈事〉のミスマッチa mismatch between A and B
The mismatch between job openings and job seekers' skills has become a problem.
- ミスマッチが生じるa mismatch arises
A mismatch arose between the design and the functionality.
- 〈物〉がミスマッチだsomething is a mismatch (doesn't fit well)
I was told that the color combination of those clothes was a mismatch.
- 〈事〉のミスマッチを解消するto resolve a mismatch in something
The company is trying to resolve the mismatch between personnel and duties.