also: いがみ
noun
distortion; warp; skew
Physical or geometric distortion: something bent, twisted, or warped out of its original shape. Also used for signal or image distortion.
この板は湿気で歪みが出てしまった。
This board has warped due to moisture.
レンズの歪みを補正する。
Correct the lens distortion.
noun
Metaphorical use: a flaw, bias, or unhealthy tendency in a person's character, thinking, or emotions.
彼の性格には少し歪みがある。
There is a slight kink in his personality.
Obsolete reading; the same kanji form can be read いがみ in older texts.
Kana spelling is acceptable and may be used for clarity or in informal writing.
Derived from the verb 歪む (ゆがむ, to become distorted). The kanji 歪 is composed of 不 (not) and 正 (correct), suggesting something that is not straight or proper.