1.
feud; friction; discord; deep-seated conflict
A persistent, deep disagreement or antagonism between people or groups. Implies an ongoing tension that is difficult to resolve, often involving personal grudges or fundamental differences in opinion.
二人の間に確執がある。
There is friction between the two of them.
長年の確執がようやく解消された。
The long-standing feud was finally resolved.
兄弟の間で遺産をめぐる確執が生まれ、家族の関係が壊れてしまった。
A feud over the inheritance arose between the siblings, and the family relationship was destroyed.
USAGE:
A somewhat formal word often seen in news articles and written accounts. Describes conflicts that are deeper and more persistent than a simple 争い (dispute). Often used for family feuds, political rivalries, and organizational power struggles.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 確執が生まれる (a feud arises)
- 確執が深まる (friction deepens)
- 確執を解消する (resolve a feud)
- 長年の確執 (a long-standing feud)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 対立: opposition/conflict — more neutral; can be ideological without personal animosity
- 不和: discord — focuses on a lack of harmony in a relationship
- 軋轢: friction — very similar; slightly more formal