1.
discrepancy, inconsistency, mismatch
A difference or contradiction between two things that should match. Used for statements, records, or accounts that don't align.
証言に食い違いがある。
There are discrepancies in the testimony.
数字の食い違いを確認する。
Confirm the discrepancy in the numbers.
記録と実際の数に食い違いがあったので、調査が始まった。
There was a discrepancy between the records and the actual count, so an investigation began.
2.
disagreement, conflict of opinion
A situation where people have different views or opinions on something.
意見の食い違いがある。
There's a disagreement in opinion.
方針をめぐって食い違いが生じた。
A disagreement arose over the policy.
両者の間には根本的な食い違いがあり、解決は難しい。
There's a fundamental disagreement between the two parties, making resolution difficult.
食い違い refers to situations where things don't match or people disagree.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 食い違いがある (there is a discrepancy)
- 食い違いが生じる (a discrepancy arises)
- 意見の食い違い (difference of opinion)
- 食い違いを解消する (resolve a discrepancy)
RELATED VERB: 食い違う (to differ, to be at odds)