“Dispute” in Japanese
Short answer
Dispute in Japanese is “係争” (keisou). Full meaning: dispute, contention, conflict, controversy.
Other ways to say “Dispute” in Japanese
論争
ronsou dispute, controversy, debate, argument, taking issue
争議
sougi dispute, quarrel, strike
紛争
funsou dispute, conflict, trouble, strife
争い
arasoi fight, dispute, feud, conflict, struggle, strife, discord, argument, quarrel, controversy; competition, contest, rivalry
諍い
isakai quarrel, dispute, argument
争いごと
arasoigoto dispute, argument, contention
争論
souron argument, dispute, controversy
ゴタゴタ
gotagota trouble, difficulties, dispute, quarrel, discord, dissension; confusion, disorder, mess, muddle
揉め事
momegoto quarrel, fight, trouble, dispute, friction, discord
悶着
monjaku trouble, quarrel, dispute
議論
giron argument, discussion, dispute, controversy
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