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混

混 — mix, blend, confuse

Learn the correct stroke order for 混 (mix), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コンkon
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ま.じるmajiru、-ま.じりmajiri、ま.ざるmazaru、ま.ぜるmazeru、こ.むkomu
Strokes11
Radical水
Frequency#824
Meaningsmix, blend, confuse

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

混血こんけつmixed race; mixed parentagenoun
混合こんごうmixing; mixture; meldnoun
混雑こんざつcongestion; crush; crowdingnoun
混成こんせいmixed (e.g. team, chorus)noun
混戦こんせんconfused fight; free-for-all; meleenoun
混同こんどうconfusion; mixing; mergernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 混 (mix) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 混 is #824, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

混血こんけつ — mixed race; mixed parentage
混合こんごう — mixing; mixture; meld
混雑こんざつ — congestion; crush; crowding

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (水)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 混 have?

The kanji 混 (mix) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 混?

混 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 混 mean?

混 means: mix, blend, confuse. On'yomi readings: コン. Kun'yomi readings: ま.じる, -ま.じり, ま.ざる, ま.ぜる, こ.む.

What JLPT level is 混?

混 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.