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混乱
konran
Description
「混乱」は、いろいろな事が一度に起きて、頭の中や場所がぐちゃぐちゃになる様子です。
"混乱" describes a state where many things happen at once, making your mind or a place messy.
事故や急なニュースの後、人がどうしていいか分からなくなる時によく使います。
It is often used when people don't know what to do after an accident or sudden news.
Meanings
混乱konran
confusion; disorder; chaos
急な変更で、みんな混乱した。
Everyone was confused by the sudden change.
混乱するkonran suru
to become confused; to fall into disorder
話が難しくて、頭が混乱する。
The story is difficult and my head is spinning.
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Notes
- Etymology
混 (mix) + 乱 (disorder); a kango compound meaning things thrown into a mixed-up state.
- Nuance
forms a verb with する; often paired with 頭が or 社会が to say what is in chaos.
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