不協和音(ふきょうわおん)

ふきょうわおん
noun
dissonance; discord; conflict
1. dissonance; dissonant chord
In music, a combination of tones that sounds harsh or unstable.
この曲(きょく)は意図的(いとてき)に不協和音(ふきょうわおん)を使(つか)っている。
This piece deliberately uses dissonance.
2. discord; friction; conflict
Figuratively, a lack of harmony in relationships or situations.
チームに不協和音(ふきょうわおん)が生(しょう)じている。
Discord has arisen within the team.
政府(せいふ)内(ない)の不協和音(ふきょうわおん)が報道(ほうどう)された。
Friction within the government was reported.

KANJI:
不(ふ) (non-) + 協和(きょうわ) (harmony) + 音(おん) (sound)
Literal: "non-harmony sound"

MUSICAL VS. FIGURATIVE:

  • Musical: a chord that creates tension needing resolution
  • Figurative: conflict or disagreement, especially in organizations

OPPOSITE:

  • 協和音(きょうわおん) - consonance, harmony

COLLOCATIONS:

  • 不協和音(ふきょうわおん)が生(しょう)じる (discord arises)
  • 不協和音(ふきょうわおん)を奏(かな)でる (to create dissonance/discord)
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Added 2026.1.18 21:08 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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