Japanese Word · Intermediate
不協和音
dissonance
Pronunciation: [ɸɯ̟kʲo̞ːβ̞a̠õ̞ɴ]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "dissonance".
Example
政権内から不協和音が聞こえてくる。
Conflicting opinions are heard from the cabinet members.
Practice tips
- Practice 不協和音 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.