No. 4,214 in Japanese
交じり
Mixture; blend.
In a sentence
彼の話は真実と嘘が交じり合っている。
His story is a mix of truth and lies.
The term '交じり' here refers to a mix or combination where different elements merge or intermingle, emphasizing the interconnected nature of truth and deception.
花びらが風に交じり、舞い散った。
The petals mingled with the wind and scattered.
In this sentence, '交じり' illustrates the blend of petals with the wind, showing an interaction and integration of physical elements.
彼は手紙に思い交じりの感情を込めた。
He infused conflicting emotions into the letter.
'交じり' in this context conveys the presence of mixed or conflicting emotions, emphasizing an interplay of differing sentiments within a singular experience.
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