迷う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 迷う
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
Kanji in this Word
迷
8 strokes
Frequency: 942
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
astray
be perplexed
in doubt
lost
err
illusion
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まよ.う
紕
10 strokes
Meanings
braiding
decoration
error
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
📝
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