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) = wheel). 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)
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