Translation guide
The English phrase "get mixed up" can mean becoming confused, being involved in something negative, or things becoming disordered. This guide breaks down these meanings and provides natural Japanese equivalents.
Express that someone confuses one thing with another, or becomes mentally confused.
To confuse one thing with another; to mix up two things in one's mind.
He often gets similar kanji mixed up.
To mistake one thing for another; to get something wrong.
Sorry, I got you mixed up with someone else.
To get jumbled or mixed up in one's mind; casual.
There were so many explanations that I got mixed up.
To be confused or disordered mentally; more formal.
My schedule got mixed up due to the sudden change.
Express that someone gets involved in trouble, a bad situation, or with the wrong people.
To be caught up or embroiled in something, often against one's will.
He got mixed up in the incident.
To be involved with something, often with a negative connotation when used with 悪い.
To get involved in something, often implying meddling or starting something risky.
Express that objects, plans, or information become mixed up or out of order.
Do not directly translate 'get mixed up' as 混ざる in all contexts. For confusion, use 混同する or 間違える; for involvement in trouble, use 巻き込まれる.
悪い仲間と関わると、ろくなことにならない。
If you get mixed up with bad company, nothing good will come of it.
あのビジネスに手を出して、失敗した。
I got mixed up in that business and failed.
The documents got mixed up and I can't find what I need.
喜びと悲しみが入り混じった気持ちだ。
I have mixed feelings of joy and sadness.