言(い)い争(あらそ)い

いいあらそい
noun
quarrel; verbal dispute; argument
communication
See also: 言(い)い争(あらそ)う (verb form)
1. quarrel; verbal dispute; argument
A heated exchange of words between two or more people who disagree. Emphasizes the verbal nature of the conflict — shouting, accusations, and disagreements expressed through words rather than physical action.
二人(ふたり)の言(い)い争(あらそ)いが始(はじ)まった。
A quarrel between the two of them started.
隣(となり)の部屋(へや)から言(い)い争(あらそ)いの声(こえ)が聞(き)こえてきた。
I could hear the sound of an argument from the next room.
くだらない言(い)い争(あらそ)いはやめて、冷静(れいせい)に話(はな)し合(あ)おう。
Let's stop this pointless argument and talk things over calmly.

Usage

Derived from the verb 言(い)い争(あらそ)う (to argue, to quarrel). Specifically refers to verbal conflicts. Common verbs used with this noun include する (to have), 始(はじ)まる (to start), and 止(や)める (to stop).

Common collocations

  • 言(い)い争(あらそ)いになる (it becomes an argument)
  • 言(い)い争(あらそ)いをする (to have an argument)
  • くだらない言(い)い争(あらそ)い (a pointless quarrel)
  • 激(はげ)しい言(い)い争(あらそ)い (a heated argument)

Similar words

  • けんか: fight/quarrel — broader; can include physical fighting
  • 口論(こうろん): verbal argument — more formal synonym
  • 口(くち)げんか: bickering — more casual, often between close people

Related Words

Synonym: 口論(こうろん) (formal)
Related: 喧嘩(けんか) (fight/quarrel)
Related: 口喧嘩(くちげんか) (verbal argument)
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