痴話喧嘩(ちわげんか)

ちわげんか
noun
lovers' quarrel
emotion
1. 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(ちわげんか)か。
Another lovers' quarrel?
あの二人(ふたり)の痴話喧嘩(ちわげんか)はいつものことだ。
Those two having a lovers' spat is nothing new.
痴話喧嘩(ちわげんか)の仲裁(ちゅうさい)に入(はい)るのは面倒(めんどう)だから放(ほう)っておこう。
Mediating a lovers' quarrel is a hassle, so let's just leave them alone.

Usage

痴話喧嘩(ちわげんか) 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(ちわげんか).

Common collocations

  • 痴話喧嘩(ちわげんか)をする: to have a lovers' quarrel
  • 痴話喧嘩(ちわげんか)の末(すえ): as a result of a lovers' quarrel
  • くだらない痴話喧嘩(ちわげんか): a silly lovers' spat

Related Words

Related: 喧嘩(けんか) (fight, quarrel (general))
general
Added 2026.2.28 10:47 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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