混
mix · blend · confuse
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Water mixing.
Symbolism
Mix, confusion, congestion. Represents mixing.
Component Breakdown
water + 昆
Words & Expressions
Words written with 混
Four-Character Compounds
玉石混交
ぎょくせきこんこう
mixed bag; mixture of good and bad; jumble of wheat and chaff
公私混同
こうしこんどう
mixing of public and private affairs; mixing business with personal affairs; mixing work and private matters
虚実混交
きょじつこんこう
mishmash of truth and untruth; mixture of fiction and fact
神仏混淆
しんぶつこんこう
synthesis of Shintoism and Buddhism
雅俗混交
がぞくこんこう
mixture of both culture and vulgarism; mixture of both literary and colloquial (language)
Proverbs & Idioms
混乱の中にこそ機あり
こんらんのなかにこそきあり
Opportunity lies in chaos
Confusion can present chances for success
Other kanji with the same meaning
“confuse”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 混 mean in Japanese?
混 means mix, blend, confuse.
How do you read 混?
On'yomi: コン (KON). Kun'yomi: ま.じる、-ま.じり、ま.ざる、ま.ぜる、こ.む (majiru, majiri, mazaru, mazeru, komu).
How many strokes does 混 have?
混 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 混 a good kanji for a tattoo?
混 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mix, blend, confuse. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.