1.
interference, intervention, meddling
Involving oneself in the affairs of others without being invited or welcome. Used for personal, political, and international contexts.
他人のことに干渉するな。
Don't meddle in other people's affairs.
内政干渉は国際法で禁じられている。
Interference in internal affairs is prohibited by international law.
親の過度な干渉は、子どもの自立を妨げることがある。
Excessive parental interference can hinder a child's independence.
USAGE:
Carries a negative connotation — implying unwelcome involvement. In international relations, 内政干渉 (interference in internal affairs) is a key diplomatic concept. In physics, 干渉 also means "interference" (as in wave interference), but this is a specialized technical usage.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 干渉する: to interfere, to meddle
- 内政干渉: interference in internal affairs
- 過度な干渉: excessive interference
- 干渉を受ける: to be subjected to interference
- 相互不干渉: mutual noninterference
Related Words
Contrast:
感傷 (sentimentality (homophone))