混まじる

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Common wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000

Meanings

1

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

be mixed; be blended; be combined

Describes things being mixed together, often with a sense of something being included among other things. Usually written 混じる.

Written forms

混まじるUsage58%
Standard kanji for mixing, blending, or being mixed with other things. Preferred for sense 1.
まじるUsage28%
交まじるUsage9%
Used especially for people mingling, associating, or joining a group. Preferred for sense 2.
混まじるUsage5%
search-only kanji form
Search-only form; not recommended for active use.
雑まじるUsage<1%
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form.

Kanji

混mix, blend, confuse
交mingle, mixing, association
雑miscellaneous

Similar words

混まぜる
混ぜる is transitive (to mix something), while 混じる is intransitive (to be mixed).
交まじわる
交わる also means to intersect or associate, but often implies a more formal or mutual relationship; 交じる is more casual and physical.

Etymology

From Old Japanese. The root maj- relates to mixing or blending, also seen in 混ぜる (mazeru) and 交わる (majiwaru). The kanji 混 suggests mixing substances, while 交 suggests crossing or mingling of people.