混ぜる
mazeru[ma̠ze̞ɾɯ̟]
The English verb 'mix' is translated into Japanese as 混ぜる (mazeru).
混ぜる is used when discussing the action of physically mixing two or more substances or ingredients. To emphasize the act of combining multiple different ingredients or elements thoroughly, you can use the compound verb 混ぜ合わせる.
Meaning: combine items from two or more sources normally kept separate (verb)
Which one should you use?
While 混ぜる is a transitive verb meaning 'to mix something', 混ざる is an intransitive verb meaning 'to become mixed' or 'to be mixed'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The te-form 混ぜて is used when giving a cooking instruction or a request to mix something.
How do you pronounce it?
mazeru
Did you know?
- The verb 混ぜる is used when talking about 'shuffling' a deck of cards in Japanese.
- The root of 混ぜる is found in the Nihon Shoki, one of the oldest official histories of Japan, dating back to 720.
- While 混ぜる is for physical mixing, when you want to say you are mixing up or confusing two different ideas, you would use 混同する.
Examples in context
- 混ぜると味をごまかせる。If you mix it in, it'll mask the flavor.This sentence shows how using 混ぜる can mask a flavor.Tatoeba #10942474 by small_snow, translation #12188848 by pip
- 青と赤を混ぜると紫になる。If you mix blue and red, the result is purple.This sentence demonstrates how mixing blue and red results in purple using 混ぜる.Tatoeba #2380296 by tommy_san, translation #681497 by Source_VOA
- 小麦粉約４カップと塩ひとつまみを混ぜる。Mix about four cups of white flour with a pinch of salt.This sentence provides an example of using 混ぜる when mixing flour and salt.Tatoeba #2370041 by wakatyann630, translation #2369903 by dalia26
- この画家の作品は、様々な技法と材料の混合から生まれています。The paintings of this artist emerge from a mix of various techniques and materials.
- 材料をよく混ぜて、均一なテクスチャーを作ります。Mix the ingredients well to create a consistent texture.
- 友達と絵の具をまぜて、新しい色を作ったんだ。I mixed paints with my friend and created a new color.
- 彼女の頭の中はいつもごちゃまぜなんだ。Her mind is always a mix (mess) of thoughts.
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Example conversation
Yui is teaching Yamato how to make a salad.
- 結衣 Yui野菜とドレッシングを混ぜるね。Yasai to doresshingu o mazeru ne.I'll mix the vegetables and dressing.
- 大翔 Hiroto僕が手伝うよ。Boku ga tetsudau yo.I will help you.
- 結衣 Yuiじゃあ、ゆっくり混ぜて。Jaa, yukkuri mazete.Then, please mix it slowly.
- 大翔 Hirotoわかった。任せて！Wakatta. Makasete!Got it. Leave it to me!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 混ぜる, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 混ぜる, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
