1.
to mix in, to intersperse, to include
To include or mix different elements together. Often used for mixing things like humor into speech, or different items into a group.
冗談を交じえて話す。
To speak with humor mixed in.
日本語に英語を交じえて説明した。
I explained it mixing English into my Japanese.
2.
to exchange (words, blows)
To exchange words, glances, or blows with someone.
二人は言葉を交じえることなく別れた。
The two parted without exchanging a single word.
交じえる means to mix different elements together or to exchange with someone.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Pair: 交じる (intransitive, to be mixed in)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 冗談を交じえる (mix in jokes)
- 言葉を交じえる (exchange words)
- 視線を交じえる (exchange glances)