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intermingling, entanglement, crisscrossing
The state of different things mixing together, overlapping, or crossing each other in a complex way. Often used for abstract concepts like feelings, interests, or information.
様々な感情が交錯した。
Various emotions became entangled.
利害が交錯する問題は解決が難しい。
Problems where interests intersect are difficult to solve.
賛成と反対の意見が交錯し、議論はなかなかまとまらなかった。
Opinions for and against became entangled, and the discussion couldn't easily reach a conclusion.
USAGE:
交錯 is commonly used in written and formal Japanese to describe the intermingling of abstract things like emotions, interests, or viewpoints. It implies complexity and overlap rather than simple mixing.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 感情が交錯する: emotions become entangled
- 利害が交錯する: interests intersect
- 意見が交錯する: opinions clash and overlap
- 情報が交錯する: information becomes confused/contradictory