Word details
まいる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word まいる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Humble; Word usually written using kana alone
to go; to come; to call
Examples
２、３分したらそちらにまいります。
I'll be with you in a few minutes.
2
to be defeated; to collapse; to die
Examples
彼があまり熱心に言い寄ってきたので、その晩彼のお相手をした女性は、とうとう参ってしまった。
He was so vigorous in making love that his companion for the evening went down for the count.
3
to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
Examples
本当に参りましたね。
I'm really confused.
4
to be madly in love
Examples
ジョーはその女の子にすっかり参っている。
Joe's nuts about the girl.
5
to visit (shrine, grave)
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