不 仲(ふなか)

ふなか

noun, na-adjective

discord; being on bad terms

1. discord; being on bad terms

A state of strained or poor relations between people, especially family members, friends, or colleagues. Composed of 不 (not) + 仲 (relationship/terms).

あの二人(ふたり)は不仲(ふなか)らしい。

Those two seem to be on bad terms.

兄弟(きょうだい)の不仲(ふなか)が原因(げんいん)で家族(かぞく)がばらばらになった。

The siblings' discord caused the family to fall apart.

両親(りょうしん)の不仲(ふなか)は子供(こども)の心(こころ)に大(おお)きな影響(えいきょう)を与(あた)える。

Discord between parents has a significant impact on a child's heart.

Usage

不仲(ふなか) describes a relationship that is strained or hostile. It is often used about family members, couples, or close associates rather than strangers. Can function as a na-adjective: 不仲(ふなか)な夫婦(ふうふ) (a couple on bad terms).

Common collocations

不仲(ふなか)になる (become estranged)
夫婦(ふうふ)不仲(ふなか) (marital discord)
親子(おやこ)の不仲(ふなか) (parent-child estrangement)
不仲(ふなか)が続(つづ)く (the discord continues)

Similar words

仲(なか)が悪(わる)い is a more casual way to say the same thing. 不和(ふわ) is a more formal synonym often used for family or organizational discord.

Related Words

Compare: 仲(なか)が悪(わる)い (on bad terms)

Compare: 犬猿 (dog and monkey)

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Added 2026.3.8 18:09 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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