Japanese Conversation · Level 106
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Japanese word
交える
Pronunciation
Romajimajieru
Meaning
- verbexchange
Example
彼と意見を交えます。kare to i ken o maji e ma su
I exchange opinions with him.
More examples
彼らは試合の前に短く言葉を交えます。kare ra wa shi ai no mae ni mijika ku koto ba o maji e ma su
They exchange a few words before the match.
Core concept
It connects distinct people or things by placing them in contact, whether they trade views or become part of the same whole.
Common phrases
意見を交えるi ken o maji e ru
exchange opinions
言葉を交えるkoto ba o maji e ru
exchange words
Similar words
交わすkawasu: To exchange words, opinions, greetings, or promises with another person.
交換するkōkansuru: To exchange information, opinions, or other things between two sides.
取り交わすtorikawasu: To formally exchange words, promises, agreements, or documents between parties.
Definition in Japanese
人や意見などを関わらせて、互いにやり取りさせたり、別のものの中に加えたりする。hito ya i ken na do o kaka wa ra se te taga i ni ya ri to ri sa se ta ri betsu no mo no no naka ni kuwa e ta ri su ru
Word origin
交える (majieru) is a native Japanese verb formed as the transitive counterpart of 交じる (majiru, "to mingle"), expressing the act of causing people or things to mingle.
Usage tips
- The phrase 交える (majieru) in 専門家を交えて話す (senmonka o majiete hanasu) shows that the verb can include a person in a discussion, not only exchange opinions.
Other meanings
- includeverb
- mixverb