混合（こんごう、kongou）
- mixture

The Japanese word 混合 (こんごう, *kon'gō*) means "mixture," "mix," "mingling," or "blending." It refers to the combining of different substances, elements, or things into a single entity. It can be used both as a noun and as a suru-verb (verb that takes する, *suru*). As a noun, it describes the state of being mixed, and as a verb, it describes the action of mixing. The meaning of 混合 implies that the components are combined and no longer entirely separate or distinct.

⚫︎材料混合 Translation: Mixing of materials ⚫︎色を混合する Translation: To mix colors ⚫︎混合された文化 Translation: A mixed culture

⚫︎ Use 混合 when referring to the act or result of combining different things. ⚫︎ It can be used in a variety of contexts, from cooking and chemistry to abstract ideas like "a mixed feeling." ⚫︎ When using 混合 as a verb, conjugate it by adding する, *suru* (to do). For example, 混合する (*kon'gō suru*) means "to mix." Other conjugations include 混合します (*kon'gō shimasu*) (polite form), 混合した (*kon'gō shita*) (past tense).

⚫︎ The standard way to write 混合 is with the kanji 混合 (こんごう, *kon'gō*). ⚫︎ The hiragana reading こんごう (*kon'gō*) is also commonly used, especially for beginners or to indicate the pronunciation. ⚫︎ There are no variations in okurigana.

⚫︎ 混ぜる (*mazeru*) - to mix ⚫︎ ブレンド (*burendo*) - blend (loanword) ⚫︎ ミックス (*mikkusu*) - mix (loanword) ⚫︎ 複合 (*fukugō*) - composite, complex

⚫︎ 分離 (*bunri*) - separation ⚫︎ 区別 (*kubetsu*) - distinction ⚫︎ 分別 (*bunbetsu*) - sorting

スープに野菜を混合した。 ・Translation: I mixed vegetables into the soup. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the action of combining vegetables with the soup to form a mixture.

その会社は様々な国籍の従業員がいて、文化が混合している。 ・Translation: That company has employees of various nationalities, and the cultures are mixed. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 混合 to describe a situation where different cultures are blended together.

The word 混合 is a compound word formed from two kanji: 混 (こん, *kon*) meaning "mix," "mingle," or "confuse," and 合 (ごう, *gō*) meaning "combine," "unite," or "fit." Together, they create the meaning of mixing or combining different things.