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混
混 (readings: こん, ま; Japanese kanji) means “mix / blend”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 混乱 (confusion).
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赤と青を混ぜる。
あかとあおをまぜる。I mix red and blue.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 混 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | mix / blend |
| Readings | こん, ま |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 混乱 (confusion) |
How to read 混
混 is read こん or ま depending on the word.
Words with 混
- 混乱hỗn loạn
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Updated: 2026-08-09