English–Japanese
“clash” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigekitotsu
Example
両者の意見が激突しました。ryō sha no i ken ga geki totsu shi ma shi ta
The two sides' opinions clashed.
How to say “clash” in Japanese
“Clash” in Japanese is 激突 (gekitotsu).
Refers to opposing forces meeting head-on with enough force to create either a physical collision or a serious conflict.
Example sentences with 激突
異なる文化が出会うと、価値観の激突が起こることがあります。koto na ru bun ka ga de a u to ka chi kan no geki totsu ga o ko ru ko to ga a ri ma su
When different cultures meet, a clash of values can sometimes occur.
Tips for using 激突
- Although collision usually suggests physical contact in English, 激突 (gekitotsu) also naturally covers a fierce conflict between opinions or groups.