ハーモニーhaamonii
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Definitions
- nounharmony
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym調和ちょうわNeutralThe most general word for overall coordination, as in 「自然と調和する」; ハーモニー leans toward music and atmosphere.
- Synonym和合わごうWrittenWritten word for peaceful unity or getting along, as in 「夫婦和合」; mainly about human relationships.
- Synonym和声わせいWrittenWritten music term for harmony in the technical sense; not used for general coordination.
- Synonym諧調かいちょうWrittenWritten word for a pleasing harmony of sounds, and also of color tones; rarely used.
- Related釣り合いつりあいNeutralBalance or being well matched, as in 「釣り合いが取れる」; leans toward proportion.
- Antonym不協和音ふきょうわおんNeutralDissonant, jarring sound; also figuratively discord between people. The direct opposite of ハーモニー.
For overall coordination, use 「調和」. 「ハーモニー」 suits musical harmony or the pleasing blend of colors and flavors, as in 「美しいハーモニー」. For discord, use 「不協和音」.
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