紛らわしい
まぎらわしい
magirawashii
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 96 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
紛らわしい (まぎらわしい (magirawashii)) means "Confusing". The reading is まぎらわしい (magirawashii). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Confusing
Also : Ambiguous · Misleading · Equivocal
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Example Sentences
その説明は紛らわしく、多くの人が困惑した。
そのせつめいはまぎらわしく、おおくのひとがこんわくした。
That explanation was confusing, and many people were perplexed.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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