ギクシャク

Alternative writings: ぎくしゃく
Frequency:
1

Awkward or jerky (movement, speech, etc.); stiff and not smooth.

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Examples

彼の歩き方がギクシャクしている。

His way of walking is awkward and jerky.

会議での発言がギクシャクしていて、うまく伝わらなかった。

His remarks at the meeting were awkward, so they didn't come across well.

新しいダンスを練習しているので、まだ動きがギクシャクしている。

Because I'm practicing a new dance, my movements are still jerky.

2

Strained or awkward relations; a sour or tense relationship between people.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

最近、二人の仲がギクシャクしている。

Lately the relationship between the two has been strained.

転勤してから家族とギクシャクするようになった。

After being transferred, he started to have an awkward relationship with his family.

上司と部下の関係がギクシャクすると、職場の雰囲気が悪くなる。

When the boss-subordinate relationship is strained, the workplace atmosphere worsens.

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