To mix things thoroughly by stirring them vigorously with a tool or hand.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To stir ingredients using a tool like a spoon.
- Used commonly in cooking to ensure even consistency.
- Implies active, vigorous physical movement to mix.
Overview
- 1概要：「掻き混ぜる」は、スプーンや箸、泡立て器などを使って、容器の中にあるものを円を描くように動かし、全体を均一にする動作を指します。単に「混ぜる（mix）」よりも、力強く、あるいは積極的に手を動かして攪拌するニュアンスが強い言葉です。2) 使用パターン：目的語として「スープ」「卵」「塗料」「土」などがよく使われます。「スプーンでスープを掻き混ぜる」のように、道具を伴う表現が一般的です。3) 一般的な文脈：料理のレシピ（卵を溶く、ソースを作る）、化学実験、あるいは比喩的に「組織の中を掻き混ぜる（混乱させる）」といった文脈で使われます。4) 類語との比較：「混ぜる」は最も一般的で広範囲な言葉ですが、「掻き混ぜる」は物理的に手を動かして攪拌する動作に焦点が当たっています。「攪拌する（かくはんする）」はより硬い専門用語や学術的な文脈で使われ、「かき回す」は中身をひっくり返すような、より乱雑な動作が含まれる場合があります。
Examples
味噌汁を食べる前に少し掻き混ぜてください。
everydayPlease stir the miso soup a little before eating.
ボウルの中で卵を勢いよく掻き混ぜる。
formalVigorously stir the eggs in the bowl.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
よく掻き混ぜる
Stir well
Often Confused With
Often implies a more chaotic or messy action, sometimes used figuratively for stirring up trouble.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This verb is used in both casual and formal settings. It is most frequently used in cooking instructions. Ensure the object is something that can physically be stirred.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use it for mixing dry ingredients like flour and sugar, where '混ぜ合わせる' is more natural. Remember it implies a fluid, circular motion.
Tips
Focus on the circular motion
Visualizing a circular motion helps distinguish this from simply adding ingredients together. Think of the action of a whisk or spoon.
Avoid using for dry items
While you can stir dry ingredients, it is more commonly used for liquids or semi-liquids. Use '混ぜ合わせる' for dry powders.
Culinary importance in Japan
Japanese cooking often involves stirring miso soup or beaten eggs. The precision of the stirring motion is often emphasized in traditional recipes.
Word Origin
Derived from 'kaku' (to scratch/rake) and 'mazeru' (to mix), literally meaning to mix by raking through.
Cultural Context
Stirring is a fundamental skill in Japanese cuisine, particularly for soups and sauces. It reflects the importance of texture and consistency in Japanese food culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'Kaki' (oyster) being stirred in a bowl. The sound of 'Kaki-mazeru' mimics the sound of a spoon hitting the bowl.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions「混ぜる」は単に二つ以上のものを合わせるという結果を重視しますが、「掻き混ぜる」はそれを攪拌する動作そのものを強調します。
はい、塗料を混ぜたり、比喩的に「人々の意見を掻き混ぜる（混乱させる）」といった文脈でも使われます。
「かき回す」は、中身をひっくり返したり、散らかしたりするような少しネガティブなニュアンスを含むことがあります。
スプーン、箸、泡立て器、ヘラなど、液体や粉末を動かせる道具であれば何でも対象になります。
Test Yourself
スープが冷めないように、スプーンで___。
スープを均一にする動作として「掻き混ぜる」が適切です。
Score: /1
Summary
To mix things thoroughly by stirring them vigorously with a tool or hand.
- To stir ingredients using a tool like a spoon.
- Used commonly in cooking to ensure even consistency.
- Implies active, vigorous physical movement to mix.
Focus on the circular motion
Visualizing a circular motion helps distinguish this from simply adding ingredients together. Think of the action of a whisk or spoon.
Avoid using for dry items
While you can stir dry ingredients, it is more commonly used for liquids or semi-liquids. Use '混ぜ合わせる' for dry powders.
Culinary importance in Japan
Japanese cooking often involves stirring miso soup or beaten eggs. The precision of the stirring motion is often emphasized in traditional recipes.
Examples
2 of 2味噌汁を食べる前に少し掻き混ぜてください。
Please stir the miso soup a little before eating.
ボウルの中で卵を勢いよく掻き混ぜる。
Vigorously stir the eggs in the bowl.
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B1Cooking utensils; kitchen tools.
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A2To peel (fruits, vegetables).
火力
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〜用
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揃える
B1To gather, arrange ingredients.
レシピ
A2Recipe.
