English–Japanese
“conflict” in Japanese
How to say “conflict” in Japanese
“Conflict” in Japanese is 対立 (tairitsu).
Describes two sides holding positions that push against each other, creating a continuing divide.
Example sentences with 対立
新しい制度をめぐる対立が、地域全体に広がりました。atara shi i sei do o me gu ru tai ritsu ga chi iki zen tai ni hiro ga ri ma shi ta
The conflict over the new system spread throughout the community.
Tips for using 対立
- In news and conversation, 対立 (tairitsu) often describes opposing sides or views even when no physical fight occurs.
Other Japanese words for “conflict”
両国は長年の紛争を平和的に解決しました。ryō koku wa naga nen no fun sō o hei wa teki ni kai ketsu shi ma shi ta
The two countries resolved their long-standing conflict peacefully.
二つの国の抗争が続いています。futa tsu no kuni no kō sō ga tsuzu i te i ma su
The conflict between the two countries continues.
彼は進学するか就職するかで葛藤しています。kare wa shin gaku su ru ka shū shoku su ru ka de kat tō shi te i ma su
He is struggling over whether to go to college or get a job.
二つの国の間で激しい闘争が続いています。futa tsu no kuni no aida de hage shi i tō sō ga tsuzu i te i ma su
A fierce conflict is continuing between two countries.