歪(ひず)み

ひずみ
noun
strain; distortion; warp
society
1. strain; distortion; warp; deformation
Physical deformation or distortion of a material caused by stress, pressure, or force. Used in engineering and physics.
金属(きんぞく)に歪(ひず)みが生(しょう)じた。
Strain developed in the metal.
地震(じしん)で建物(たてもの)に歪(ひず)みが出(で)た。
The earthquake caused distortion in the building.
温度(おんど)変化(へんか)による歪(ひず)みを最小限(さいしょうげん)に抑(おさ)える設計(せっけい)が求(もと)められる。
A design that minimizes distortion from temperature changes is required.
2. strain; adverse effect; negative consequence
Figuratively, the negative effects or imbalances that arise from rapid change, flawed policies, or structural problems in society, relationships, or organizations.
社会(しゃかい)の歪(ひず)みが問題(もんだい)になっている。
The strains in society are becoming a problem.
急速(きゅうそく)な経済成長(けいざいせいちょう)の歪(ひず)みが出(で)ている。
The negative effects of rapid economic growth are showing.
制度(せいど)の歪(ひず)みを是正(ぜせい)しないと、格差(かくさ)はますます広(ひろ)がるだろう。
Unless the distortions in the system are corrected, the gap will continue to widen.

Usage

The same kanji 歪(ゆが)み (read as ゆがみ) exists as a separate entry with overlapping but distinct usage. 歪(ひず)み tends to be preferred in technical and engineering contexts (stress, strain) and in discussions of systemic or structural problems, while 歪(ゆが)み is more common for visible physical warping and subjective distortion.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 歪(ゆが)み: distortion, warp — same kanji with a different reading; focuses more on visible deformation
  • 偏(かたよ)り: bias, imbalance — emphasizes unevenness rather than deformation

Related Words

Related: 歪(ゆが)み (different reading)
Compare: 偏(かたよ)り (bias, imbalance)
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