1.
to mix, to blend
To combine different things together.
よく混ぜてください。
Please mix well.
卵を混ぜる。
To beat eggs.
材料を全部ボウルに入れて混ぜた。
I put all the ingredients in a bowl and mixed them.
2.
to include, to let join
To allow someone to participate.
仲間に混ぜる。
To let someone join the group.
「私も混ぜて。」
"Let me join too."
子供たちの遊びに混ぜてもらった。
I was allowed to join the children's game.
混ぜる is an ichidan transitive verb meaning to mix or blend.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Pair: 混ざる (intransitive, to be mixed)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- よく混ぜる: to mix well
- 軽く混ぜる: to mix lightly
- 〜に混ぜる: to mix into ~
- 仲間に混ぜる: to let someone join the group
COOKING USES:
- 卵を混ぜる: to beat eggs
- 材料を混ぜる: to mix ingredients
- ヘラで混ぜる: to mix with a spatula
SIMILAR VERBS:
- かき混ぜる: to stir (more vigorous)
- 混ぜ合わせる: to combine, blend together
- 交ぜる: alternate kanji, same meaning