unclassified
traffic congestion; heavy traffic
Abbreviation of 混雑, used on electronic traffic signs to indicate congestion.
高速道路の電光掲示板に「混」と表示されていた。
The electronic sign on the expressway displayed '混' (congestion).
混雑 is the full word for congestion or crowdedness, used in general contexts. 混 is its abbreviated form, seen mainly on traffic signs.
Abbreviation of 混雑 (こんざつ, 'congestion'), retaining the first kanji.