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How do you say "im confused" in Japanese?
混乱しています
konran shiteimasu
In Japanese, "im confused" is 混乱しています (konran shiteimasu).
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Pronunciation
Say KON-ran shee-teh-ee-mas, with konran's rolled 'ran' giving a tumbling, mixed-up feel.
Writing and usage
混乱しています is written using kanji. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
im confused
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How to remember 混乱しています
Konran sounds like 'con ran' — picture a con artist running off, leaving you completely confused about what happened.
Related words
- im happy 私は幸せです watashi ha shiawase desu
- im sad 悲しいです kanashii desu
- im scared 怖いです kowai desu
- im angry 怒ってる ikatsu teru
- im excited 楽しみです tanoshimi desu
- im nervous 緊張しています kinchoushi teimasu
- im worried 心配です shinpai desu
- im bored 退屈だ taikutsu da
- im in love 恋をしている koi woshiteiru
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Questions about 混乱しています
How do you pronounce 混乱しています?
Say KON-ran shee-teh-ee-mas, with konran's rolled 'ran' giving a tumbling, mixed-up feel.
Is 混乱しています formal or casual?
混乱しています is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.
How is 混乱しています written in Japanese?
混乱しています is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as konran shiteimasu.
Where can I practice Japanese words for free?
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"Im confused" in other languages
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