Japanese

こんらん
Meaning: confusion; chaos; disorder; turmoil
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

混
乱

Example sentences

Immediately after the earthquake, the city fell into great confusion.
政府は市場の混乱を抑えるために介入した。
The government intervened to suppress the market turmoil.
混乱した社会に秩序を取り戻す必要がある。
It is necessary to restore order to the chaotic society.
混乱した事態の収拾には長い時間がかかった。
It took a long time to bring the chaotic situation under control.
その発言が混乱を誘発した。
That remark triggered confusion.
彼の小説は、当時の混乱した世相を見事に反映している。
His novel brilliantly reflects the chaotic social conditions of that time.
戦後の混乱期には、各地に闇市ができた。
In the chaotic period after the war, black markets appeared in various places.
混乱した時代には、盗賊が跳梁跋扈していた。
Bandits were rampant in the chaotic era.
混乱を避けるため、発表を遅らした。
They delayed the announcement to avoid confusion.
中国の春秋戦国時代は混乱の時期だった
The Spring and Autumn and Warring States period in China was a time of turmoil.

Usage Notes

Describes a state where things are mixed up and order is lost, often applied to traffic, thoughts, or societal situations.

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