What is the difference between 混ぜる and かき混ぜる?


According to my dictionary, both 混ぜる and かき混ぜる mean "to mix" or "to stir". But
what is the difference between the two? Unfortunately, the dictionary does not
provide any additional information and I couldn't make out any difference in
the example sentences I looked at.




かき混ぜる = to stir

混ぜる = to mix

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According to [HiNative](https://hinative.com/ja/questions/163980):

かき混ぜる refers to sticking something hard and stick-like into something else and
spinning it around (e.g. using a spoon to mix dough) whereas 混ぜる can be used
in a more broad sense which encompasses mixing by other methods as well (e.g.
shaking).

混ぜる can be used in all places かき混ぜる is used but not the other way around. Also
note that 混ぜる can also have the meaning of "invite me" or "include me" to an
outing/event.

> 明日パーティー行くの？僕も混ぜて！！！
>
> You're going to a party tomorrow? Can I come!!!




かき混ぜる = to stir

混ぜる = to mix

* * *

According to [HiNative](https://hinative.com/ja/questions/163980):

かき混ぜる refers to sticking something hard and stick-like into something else and
spinning it around (e.g. using a spoon to mix dough) whereas 混ぜる can be used
in a more broad sense which encompasses mixing by other methods as well (e.g.
shaking).

混ぜる can be used in all places かき混ぜる is used but not the other way around. Also
note that 混ぜる can also have the meaning of "invite me" or "include me" to an
outing/event.

> 明日パーティー行くの？僕も混ぜて！！！
>
> You're going to a party tomorrow? Can I come!!!

