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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
利益相反取引
りえきそうはんとりひき (riekisouhantorihiki)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "conflict" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 抵触 and 利益相反取引.
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, 利益相反取引 (りえきそうはんとりひき (riekisouhantorihiki)) maps to "conflict of interest transaction" (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 "利益相反取引"
私は利益相反取引に興味があります。
I am interested in conflict of interest transaction.
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.". "利益相反取引" represents "conflict of interest transaction".