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Meanings

braiding
decoration
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Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds

Common Words

紕う
Intransitive
Godan verb
Freq #1019
1

to lose one's way; to get lost; to go astray

Examples
彼は森の中で迷った
He lost his way in the woods.
2

to waver; to hesitate; to vacillate; to be of two minds (about); to be unable to make up one's mind; to not know what to do; to be at a loss; to be puzzled; to be perplexed

Examples
どの道を行くか迷った
I hesitated about which road to take.
3

to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with); to be charmed (by); to be carried away (by); to be blinded (by); to be lost (in); to lose oneself (to)

Examples
彼女の色香に迷った
He was fascinated with her beauty.
4

to linger (of a departed soul); to be restless in one's grave; to be unable to rest in peace

よい
紕い
Noun
Freq #3371
1

hesitation; bewilderment; perplexity; doubt; indecision

Examples
人には、迷いと苦しみのもとである煩悩がある。
People have worldly passions which lead them into delusions and sufferings.
2

illusion; delusion

3

Buddhism

inability to reach enlightenment

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