波乱 (はらん, haran) Japanese meaning: disturbance | Kotomoraに
波
乱
を
巻
き
起
こし
た
。
That remark caused turmoil within the party.
It was a tournament that began with an uproar.
Usage patterns
〈事〉が波乱を巻き起こすfor something to stir up turmoil
The prime minister's remark stirred up turmoil in the political world.
波乱に富んだ〈事〉eventful; full of ups and downs
He lived a life full of ups and downs.
波乱の幕開けa turbulent start; the beginning of turmoil
The new season got off to a turbulent start.
波乱なく〈動詞〉without incident; smoothly
The meeting ended without any trouble.
一波乱あるthere's bound to be some drama/trouble
It looks like the final match will have some drama.
波乱を呼ぶ〈事〉something that sparks controversy or turmoil
That ruling turned out to be a controversial result.