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🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

不和

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fuwa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Dissension/dɪˈsɛn.ʃən/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼らの間に生じた不和修復するのは容易ではない。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Disagreement that leads to discord, strife, or division among members of a group.

    "Chronic dissension within the committee eventually led to its dissolution."
  2. 2

    Difference of opinion or sentiment, especially one that creates conflict.

    "The controversial policy caused deep dissension among the staff members."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'dissensio', from 'dissentire' (to disagree), composed of 'dis-' (apart) and 'sentire' (to feel or think). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, denoting a parting of minds, feelings, or opinions.

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