confusion; complications; mix-up
Refers to a state where things become mixed up, unclear, or complicated, often leading to mistakes or misunderstandings.
There was a mix-up with the documents, so the submission was delayed.
Since there are many similar names, confusion tends to arise.
fit of strong emotion; moment of intense feeling
Used as a suffix attached to emotion nouns (e.g., 怒り, 悲しみ, 悔しさ) to indicate being overcome by that feeling, often momentarily. Usually written in kana.
In a fit of anger, I ended up saying something terrible.
Overcome with grief, he rushed out of the room.
間違い means 'mistake' or 'error', whereas 紛れ focuses on the confusing situation that can lead to mistakes.
disappear into; get lost in; blend into · do something under cover of; take advantage of confusion to · be almost indistinguishable; be confusingly similar · be diverted from; forget about; be distracted by
out of desperation; as a last resort; driven by pain
slip into; disappear into; get mixed up with
spite; frustration; vexation
in a fit of anger; out of anger
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confusion
Standard kanji spelling for the noun meaning 'confusion' or 'complications'.
The suffix sense is usually written in kana.
Derived from the verb 紛れる (まぎれる, 'to become mixed up, to be indistinguishable'). The suffix usage developed from the idea of being 'lost' in a strong emotion.