physical discomfort; bodily disorder
Refers to a vague, often mild physical unease or something not quite right with the body. Most commonly encountered in the set phrase 違和感 (いわかん).
I've had a strange feeling in my stomach since this morning.
incongruity; incompatibility; inconsistency
Describes a mismatch, lack of harmony, or something that doesn't fit. Often used in abstract contexts like opinions, atmospheres, or relationships. The compound 違和感 is the most common way to express this sense.
If you feel something wrong with your throat, see a doctor early.
There's an inconsistency in his explanation.
I still feel out of place at my new workplace.
uncomfortable feeling; sense of discomfort; feeling out of place · malaise; physical unease
gender dysphoria
Standard kanji form. The kanji 違 (difference) and 和 (harmony) together suggest a break in harmony.
Search-only variant using 異 (different). Rarely used in modern writing; 違和 is strongly preferred.
A Sino-Japanese compound of 違 (difference, violation) and 和 (harmony, peace), literally 'broken harmony'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since at least the early modern period to describe both physical and abstract disharmony.