1.
sense of discomfort; feeling that something is off
An uncomfortable feeling that something is not quite right, strange, or out of place.
この翻訳には違和感がある。
This translation feels off.
何か違和感を感じたが、理由がわからなかった。
I felt that something was off, but I couldn't figure out why.
2.
physical discomfort; unusual sensation
An abnormal or uncomfortable physical sensation, often used in medical contexts.
喉に違和感があったので病院に行った。
I went to the hospital because I had discomfort in my throat.
FORMATION:
違和 (discord; dissonance) + 感 (feeling)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 違和感がある/ない: to feel/not feel something is off
- 違和感を感じる: to sense something is off
- 違和感を覚える: to feel a sense of wrongness
- 違和感なく: without feeling out of place
USAGE:
Very commonly used to express that subtle feeling when something doesn't fit or seems unnatural, even if you can't explain why. Frequently used in:
- Translation/language discussions (unnatural wording)
- Design/aesthetics (something looks off)
- Personal relationships (something feels wrong)
- Medical symptoms (unusual physical sensation)
ANTONYM CONCEPT:
違和感がない means something feels natural or fits well.
Related Words
Antonym:
一体感 (sense of unity)