“Cross-purposes” in Japanese
Short answer
Cross-purposes in Japanese is “混線” (konsen). Full meaning: crossed line, crossing of wires, crosstalk; getting mixed up (of different topics in a conversation), confusion, (talking at) cross-purposes.
Other ways to say “Cross-purposes” in Japanese
すれ違い
surechigai passing each other; missing (meeting) each other, failing to meet; (being at) cross purposes, discrepancy, disagreement
スレ違い
surechigai passing each other; missing (meeting) each other, failing to meet; (being at) cross purposes, discrepancy, disagreement
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