錯
さく
saku
JLPT N316 strokesKanjiLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
錯 is the kanji for "Mix". The most common reading is さく (saku). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Mix
Also : Confused · Disordered
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Readings
onさく/ sakuonしゃく/ shaku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
16 strokes
Radicals
金昔
Example Sentences
錯覚に陥ることがある。
さっかくにおちいることがある。
I sometimes fall into an illusion.
複雑な錯綜した状況だ。
ふくざつなさくそうしたじょうきょうだ。
It is a complex and intricate situation.
Vocabulary using 錯
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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