“Self-contradiction” in Japanese
Short answer
Self-contradiction in Japanese is “前後撞着” (zengodouchaku). Full meaning: self-contradiction, self-inconsistency.
Other ways to say “Self-contradiction” in Japanese
矛盾撞着
mujundouchaku self-contradiction
前後矛盾
zengomujun self-contradiction, self-inconsistency
自己撞着
jikodouchaku self-contradiction, self-inconsistency
自己矛盾
jikomujun self-contradiction, paradox, antinomy
自家撞着
jikadouchaku self-contradiction
撞着矛盾
douchakumujun self-contradiction
二律背反
niritsuhaihan antinomy, self-contradiction, either-or situation, choice between mutually exclusive alternatives
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