Japanese Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Japanese word
混合
Pronunciation
Romajikongō
Meaning
- nounmixture
Example
この製品は二つの材料を混合したものです。ko no sei hin wa futa tsu no zai ryō o kon gō shi ta mo no de su
This product is made by mixing two materials.
More examples
粉末と液体の混合には、専用の容器を使います。fun matsu to eki tai no kon gō ni wa sen yō no yō ki o tsuka i ma su
Use a special container for mixing powder and liquid.
Core concept
It describes separate materials or elements being brought together so that they form one combined whole.
Common phrases
混合の割合kon gō no wari ai
mixing ratio
混合の方法kon gō no hō hō
mixing method
Similar words
配合haigō: The combining of ingredients in set proportions to make a particular product.
混成konsei: The formation of a whole from different materials, parts, or elements.
ブレンドburendo: The mixing of different substances to create a balanced or unified product.
混和konwa: The combining of separate substances so that they become evenly mixed.
Definition in Japanese
二つ以上の物質や成分を一つに合わせること。また、そうしてできたもの。futa tsu i jō no bus shitsu ya sei bun o hito tsu ni a wa se ru ko to ma ta sō shi te de ki ta mo no
Word origin
The compound 混合 (kongō) joins 混 (kon, "mix") and 合 (gō, "join"), expressing the bringing of things together by mixing.
Usage tips
- In conversational Japanese, 混合 (kongō) sounds more formal and technical than everyday wording used when discussing food, drinks, or household tasks.