寄せ集め
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
mishmash; jumble; odds and ends
Refers to a collection of disparate, often low-quality or random things gathered together. Can be used for physical objects, people, or ideas. Often carries a slightly negative or dismissive tone, implying a lack of coherence or careful selection.
This team is a mishmash, so coordination doesn't go well.
The drawer is full of odds and ends of stationery.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の寄せ集めa jumble/mishmash of things
This team is just a mishmash of amateurs.
- 〈事〉の寄せ集めにすぎないto be nothing more than a random mix of ~
His opinion is nothing more than a mishmash of other people's ideas.