Japanese word

ミックス

Pronunciation

Romajimikkusu

Meaning

  • nounmix

Example

この色は赤と青のミックスです。ko no iro wa aka to ao no mi kku su de su

This color is a combination of red and blue.

Illustration for ミックス (mix)

More examples

この料理は和食と洋食のミックスです。ko no ryō ri wa wa shoku to yō shoku no mi kku su de su

This dish is a mix of Japanese and Western food.

Core concept

Describes separate elements brought together so that they form one combined result.

Common phrases

  • ミックスジュースmi kku su jū su

    mixed juice

  • ミックスナッツmi kku su na ttsu

    mixed nuts

  • ミックスベジタブルmi kku su be ji ta bu ru

    mixed vegetables

Similar words

混合kongō: The state or result of combining two or more substances or elements.
配合haigō: A mixture made by combining ingredients in selected proportions.
ブレンドburendo: A smooth mixture of ingredients, colors, or styles that retain some of their individual qualities.

Definition in Japanese

複数のものを混ぜ合わせて一つにしたもの。fuku sū no mo no o ma ze a wa se te hito tsu ni shi ta mo no

Word origin

ミックス (mikkusu, "mix") is a Japanese loanword from English mix, which traces back through French to Latin miscēre, "to mix."

Usage tips

  • In English, mix works as both a noun and a verb, while Japanese ミックス (mikkusu, "mix") commonly appears as a noun for a blend of ingredients, colors, or styles.

Other meanings

  • mixturenoun

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