Japanese Word · Intermediate
同床異夢
having different opinions and plans
Pronunciation: [do̞ːɕo̞ːimɯ̟]
Meaning
having different opinions and plans; cohabiting but living in different worlds
Example
ドナルドとイーロンは「同床異夢」のペアだったが、喧嘩別れをしてしまった。
Donald and Elon were a pair with "different opinions and plans", but ended up breaking up after a falling out.
Practice tips
- Practice 同床異夢 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.