Refers to a state of strained relations, disagreement, or conflict between people, groups, or nations. Often used in formal or serious contexts.
There has been long-standing discord between the two countries.
Family friction is a psychological burden for him.
He got on bad terms with his boss and quit the company.
Discord arose between the brothers over the inheritance.
A misunderstanding brought about discord between the two countries.
Discord within the family can sometimes affect the children.
仲違い is a casual, personal falling-out between friends or acquaintances, whereas 不和 is broader and more formal, often used of families, groups, or nations.
確執 suggests a deep-seated, long-standing feud rooted in stubborn positions, while 不和 simply names the state of bad relations without implying such entrenchment.
軋轢 highlights the friction or clashing that arises from conflicting interests, while 不和 focuses on the resulting unfriendly relationship.
円満 describes relations that are harmonious and free of conflict, the opposite of the strained relations named by 不和.
和合 refers to peaceful union or harmony between people, standing in direct contrast to the discord described by 不和.
不和 means discord or a strained relationship, the direct opposite of the harmony and affinity expressed by 親和.
不和 describes discord or a strained relationship, the opposite of the harmonious closeness expressed by 親睦.
不和 means discord or a rupture in relations, the direct opposite of the cooperative harmony expressed by 協和.
不和 means discord or a rift between people, the direct opposite of the harmony (和) sense.
不和 means discord or strained relations, contrasting with the harmonious state described by 融和.
discord and hostility; feud
Standard kanji form; the only written form.
Compound of 不 (fu, 'not') and 和 (wa, 'harmony'), literally meaning 'not harmonious'. The reading is on'yomi.