軋 轢(あつれき)

あつれき

noun

friction, discord, conflict

1. friction, discord, conflict, strife

Tension or conflict in relationships between people, groups, or nations. Implies ongoing difficulty rather than a single dispute.

両国(りょうこく)の軋轢(あつれき)

friction between the two countries

意見(いけん)の違(ちが)いから軋轢(あつれき)が生(しょう)じた。

Friction arose from differences of opinion.

経営陣(けいえいじん)と労働組合(ろうどうくみあい)の間(あいだ)に軋轢(あつれき)があるらしい。

There seems to be friction between management and the labor union.

Etymology: Originally refers to the creaking/grinding sound of wheels (軋(きし)む = to creak, 轢(れき) = to run over, of wheels). The metaphor extends to interpersonal friction.

Formality: Somewhat formal. Common in news and written language.

Common collocations

軋轢(あつれき)が生(しょう)じる/起(お)きる (friction arises)
軋轢(あつれき)を生(う)む (to create friction)
軋轢(あつれき)を避(さ)ける (to avoid friction)
～との軋轢(あつれき) (friction with ~)

Related words

摩擦(まさつ) (friction - also metaphorical, more common)
対立(たいりつ) (confrontation, opposition)
不和(ふわ) (discord, disharmony)

Related Words

Synonym: 摩擦(まさつ) (friction (more common))

Antonym: 融和(ゆうわ) (harmony, reconciliation)

Related: 対立(たいりつ) (confrontation, opposition)

Related: 不和(ふわ) (discord, disharmony)

Compare: 確執(かくしつ) (feud)

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Added 2026.1.31 19:49 · Revised 2026.9.30 10:53

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