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coexistence, intermingling, being mixed together
Different things existing together in the same space or context, typically in an unorganized or unsorted way. Often implies that the mixture creates confusion or that the elements are difficult to distinguish or separate.
新旧の建物が混在している。
Old and new buildings are intermingled.
事実と噂が混在している。
Facts and rumors are mixed together.
この地域では住宅と商業施設が混在しており、用途区分が曖昧だ。
In this area, residences and commercial facilities are intermingled, and the zoning is unclear.
USAGE:
Describes a state where different categories of things exist together without clear separation. Often carries a slightly negative nuance suggesting the mixture is problematic or needs to be sorted out.
Commonly used in urban planning, information management, and descriptions of diverse neighborhoods.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 共存: coexistence (neutral or positive, intentional)
- 混合: mixing, blending (physical mixing)
- 混同: confusion, conflation (mistaking one thing for another)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 新旧が混在する: old and new are intermingled
- 玉石混在: a mix of good and bad (lit. gems and stones mixed together)