国際紛争

• Reading: こくさいふんそう
• Romaji: kokusai funsou
• Kanji breakdown: 国 (koku) — country; 際 (sai) — border, occasion; 紛 (fun) — confused, tangled; 争 (sō) — contend, dispute
• Pronunciation: /ko.kɯ.sa.i.ɸɯɴ.soː/

Meaning

International dispute; a conflict or disagreement between nations.

A compound noun combining 国際 (international) and 紛争 (dispute, conflict). Used in news, politics, and diplomacy to describe conflicts between countries, ranging from territorial disputes to armed conflicts. Common phrases: 国際紛争を解決する (to resolve an international dispute), 国際紛争地域 (conflict zone).

Examples

1. 国際紛争の解決には対話が不可欠だ。 Dialogue is essential for resolving international disputes.
2. 日本国憲法は国際紛争を武力で解決することを禁じている。 The Japanese Constitution prohibits resolving international disputes by force.
3. 国際紛争が長引くと多くの難民が発生する。 When international disputes drag on, large numbers of refugees are displaced.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, news, diplomacy

Tone: serious

Origin & History

Compound of 国際 (kokusai, international — lit. country + border) + 紛争 (funsō, dispute — lit. confused + contend). Describes disputes that cross national boundaries.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal