Translation guide
A mixture or assortment of things, especially in music, food, or events. Japanese uses different words depending on what is mixed.
A piece of music made by combining parts of different songs or tunes.
The most common and direct loanword for a musical medley. Used in pop, classical, and event contexts.
We performed a medley of famous Disney songs.
Literally 'suite'. Used for classical music or a set of pieces performed together, often with a thematic connection.
I like the ballet suite 'The Nutcracker'.
Used to describe something as being in medley form, e.g., a medley-style performance.
This piece is structured in a medley format.
A dish or assortment of various foods combined or served together.
A platter or assortment of different foods, like a mixed appetizer or sashimi platter. Common in restaurants.
I ordered a sashimi medley (assorted sashimi platter).
Loanword 'mix', used for mixed items like nuts, vegetables, or snacks. Less formal than 盛り合わせ.
An assortment or combination, often used for food or other items arranged together. Slightly formal.
A diverse collection or combination of things, not limited to music or food.
A miscellaneous collection or hodgepodge. Can imply a random or haphazard mixture. Often used neutrally or slightly negatively.
This exhibition is a medley of works from all times and places.
A jumble or mishmash, often used for things mixed together in a disorderly way. Casual.
A mixture or blend, often used in formal contexts like 'mixed team' or 'hybrid'. Not common for everyday medley.
English 'medley' is often used loosely for any mixture, but Japanese equivalents are more context-specific. For a simple mixture, consider 混ぜる (to mix) or 混合 (mixture) instead of trying to use a noun like メドレー.
Mix colors to create a new color.
ナッツのミックスを買った。
I bought a medley of nuts (mixed nuts).
The medley of seasonal vegetables is beautiful.
引き出しの中はごちゃ混ぜだ。
The drawer is a medley (jumble) of stuff.
混成チームで大会に出場した。
We participated in the tournament with a medley (mixed) team.