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How to say "Conflict" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "conflict", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
抵触
ていしょく (teishoku)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
公序への抵触
こうじょへのていしょく (koujo e no teishoku)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "conflict" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 抵触 and 公序への抵触.
In Japanese, 抵触 (ていしょく (teishoku)) is typically associated with "conflict; contravention; infringement; violation (of laws, rules, etc.)" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Primarily used when something.
On the other hand, 公序への抵触 (こうじょへのていしょく (koujo e no teishoku)) maps to "conflict with public policy" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "conflict" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "抵触"
その行為は法律に抵触する恐れがある。
That action may infringe upon the law.
Bilingual Context for "公序への抵触"
私は公序への抵触に興味があります。
I am interested in conflict with public policy.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "その行為は法律に ＿＿＿ する恐れがある。" (Meaning: "That action may infringe upon the law.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "抵触" fits here because it means "conflict; contravention; infringement; violation (of laws, rules, etc.)" in the context of: "That action may infringe upon the law.". "公序への抵触" represents "conflict with public policy".