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混乱する
konran suru
What does "混乱する" mean in English?
to be confused会議が混乱する
The meeting becomes chaotic
How to use "混乱する" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
neutral
to be in a state of confusion or disorder; to become chaotic
彼の話はとても混乱していた
His explanation was very confusing
システムが混乱してしまった
The system became chaotic
Often used to describe mental states, situations, or systems that lack order.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Avoid using 混乱する to describe physical messiness (e.g., a messy room). Use 散らかる (chirakaru) or 汚い (kitanai) instead.
Gold Rule
When to Use
Use 混乱する when something becomes disordered in a way that affects understanding, organization, or mental clarity. Not for physical mess.
Word Origin
From 混 (kon, 'mix') + 乱 (ran, 'disorder') + する (suru, 'to do'). Literally means 'to mix disorder' or 'to become disorderly'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Often implies a lack of clarity or structure rather than just simple confusion.
Word Breakdown
混
mix
root乱
disorder
rootする
to do
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