1.
discrepancy, mismatch, inconsistency
A lack of agreement or harmony between things that should match or correspond.
意見の齟齬がある。
There's a discrepancy in opinions.
説明と事実に齟齬が生じた。
An inconsistency arose between the explanation and the facts.
認識の齟齬が問題を複雑にしている。
A mismatch in understanding is complicating the issue.
計画と現実が齟齬をきたしている。
There's a discrepancy between the plan and reality.
齟齬 is a formal term using rare kanji (齟 and 齬, both relating to teeth not meshing). It describes situations where things don't fit or agree as they should.
Common collocations:
- 齟齬が生じる: a discrepancy arises
- 齟齬をきたす: to cause a discrepancy
- 意見の齟齬: difference of opinion
Related terms:
- 食い違い: discrepancy, mismatch
- 不一致: disagreement
- 矛盾: contradiction