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lovers' quarrel, lovers' spat
A petty argument between romantic partners, typically over trivial matters like jealousy or small complaints. Often implies the quarrel is not serious and will be resolved quickly.
また痴話喧嘩か。
Another lovers' quarrel?
あの二人の痴話喧嘩はいつものことだ。
Those two having a lovers' spat is nothing new.
痴話喧嘩の仲裁に入るのは面倒だから放っておこう。
Mediating a lovers' quarrel is a hassle, so let's just leave them alone.
USAGE:
痴話喧嘩 specifically refers to arguments between romantic partners and carries a somewhat dismissive tone — implying the fight is trivial or petty. Third parties often use this word to describe a couple's argument, sometimes with a touch of amusement. It would be rude to describe someone's serious relationship conflict as a 痴話喧嘩.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 痴話喧嘩をする: to have a lovers' quarrel
- 痴話喧嘩の末: as a result of a lovers' quarrel
- くだらない痴話喧嘩: a silly lovers' spat