noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Describes a state of things being mixed up, chaotic, or thrown into disarray. Often used in formal or written contexts.
会議は意見の対立で紛乱した。
The meeting fell into confusion due to conflicting opinions.
戦争による社会の紛乱は長く続いた。
The social disorder caused by the war continued for a long time.