混
mix · blend · confuse
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 昆
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Water mixing.
Symbolism
Mix, confusion, congestion. Represents mixing.
Words & Expressions
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; mixed bag
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; mixing of public and private affairs
虚実混交
きょじつこんこう
mishmash of truth and untruth; mixture of fiction and fact; mishmash of truth and untruth
神仏混淆
しんぶつこんこう
synthesis of Shintoism and Buddhism; 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); mixture of both culture and vulgarism
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
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?
Yes. 混 (mix, blend, confuse) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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