Japanese symbol for “dissonance”
不協和音
ふきょうわおん
Romaji: fukyouwaon
discord; dissonance; cacophony
In Japanese, dissonance is 不協和音, read ふきょうわおん (fukyouwaon).
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Meanings
- n discord; dissonance; cacophony (music)
- n discord (in a relationship); disagreement; disharmony
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “dissonance”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 不一致 | ふいっち fuitchi | discrepancy; discord; disagreement |
| 不調和 | ふちょうわ fuchouwa | disharmony; discord; dissonance |
| 不協和 | ふきょうわ fukyouwa | dissonance; discord |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 不明 | ふめい fumei | unclear; obscure; indistinct |
| 不安 | ふあん fuan | anxiety; uneasiness; worry |
| 不足 | ふそく fusoku | insufficiency; deficiency; shortage |
| 不満 | ふまん fuman | dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure |
| 不可能 | ふかのう fukanou | impossible |
| 不思議 | ふしぎ fushigi | wonderful; marvelous; strange |
| 協力 | きょうりょく kyouryoku | cooperation; collaboration; help |
| 協議 | きょうぎ kyougi | conference; consultation; discussion |
| 平和 | へいわ heiwa | peace; harmony |
| 音楽 | おんがく ongaku | music |
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