確 執(かくしつ)

かくしつ

noun

feud; friction; discord; deep-seated conflict

formalwrittenemotion

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(ふたり)の間(あいだ)に確執(かくしつ)がある。

There is friction between the two of them.

長年(ながねん)の確執(かくしつ)がようやく解消(かいしょう)された。

The long-standing feud was finally resolved.

兄弟(きょうだい)の間(あいだ)で遺産(いさん)をめぐる確執(かくしつ)が生(う)まれ、家族(かぞく)の関係(かんけい)が壊(こわ)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(あらそ)い (dispute). Often used for family feuds, political rivalries, and organizational power struggles.

Common collocations

確執(かくしつ)が生(う)まれる (a feud arises)
確執(かくしつ)が深(ふか)まる (friction deepens)
確執(かくしつ)を解消(かいしょう)する (resolve a feud)
長年(ながねん)の確執(かくしつ) (a long-standing feud)

Similar words

対立(たいりつ): opposition/conflict — more neutral; can be ideological without personal animosity
不和(ふわ): discord — focuses on a lack of harmony in a relationship
軋轢(あつれき): friction — very similar; slightly more formal

Related Words

Synonym: 対立(たいりつ) (opposition (neutral))

Synonym: 不和(ふわ) (discord)

Compare: 軋轢(あつれき) (friction)

Compare: 反目(はんもく) (discord)

Compare: 遺恨(いこん) (grudge)

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Added 2026.3.17 13:37 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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