This is the 9352nd most frequent Japanese word.
矛盾
Contradiction; inconsistency.
In this sentence, '矛盾' is used to describe the logical inconsistency within someone's explanation.
彼の説明には矛盾がある。
There is a contradiction in his explanation.
Here, '矛盾' refers to multiple contradictory elements within a narrative or discussion.
矛盾だらけの話に戸惑う。
I am confused by the story full of contradictions.
In this example, '矛盾' points to the inconsistency between one's spoken statements and actions.