Meaning

Primary

Mixed Race

Alternative

Mixed Parentage

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you have mixed blood, some people might say you're of mixed race. Own it!

Reading

こんけつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

動物は、別の種が混血することはめったにありません。

It's rare for animals to mix breeds with one another.

コウイチは日本人とアメリカ人の混血です。

Koichi is a mix of Japanese and American.

今度の映画では、ヴァンパイアと人間の混血の女の子の役を演じるんです。

In my upcoming movie, I play the role of a girl who is a mix of a vampire and a human.

Kanji Composition