迷う

まよう
Alternative writings: 紕う
Frequency:
1

To lose one's way; to get lost or stray from the correct path.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

駅で道に迷って、スマホで地図を見ながら歩いた。

I got lost near the station and walked while checking the map on my phone.

山道で迷ってしまい、地元の人に助けを求めた。

I got lost on the mountain trail and asked a local for help.

新しい街に来て、最初はどこに行けばいいか迷った。

When I arrived in the new town, I was unsure where to go at first.

2

To waver or hesitate; to be unable to make up one's mind or be at a loss about what to do.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

どの大学に進学するかまだ迷っている。

I'm still undecided about which university to attend.

安さで買うか品質で買うか迷った末、品質を選んだ。

After hesitating between price and quality, I chose quality.

彼の提案には賛成したいが、リスクを考えると迷ってしまう。

I want to agree with his proposal, but considering the risks I hesitate.

3

To be captivated or infatuated by someone or something; to be carried away or lose oneself in emotion.

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼女の笑顔に迷ってしまい、何も言えなかった。

I was so taken by her smile that I couldn't say anything.

その歌手の声に迷って、コンサートに何度も足を運んだ。

I was enchanted by that singer's voice and went to the concerts many times.

4

To linger or wander (of a departed soul); to be restless in the grave or unable to find peace (literary usage).

U-VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

古い寺には迷う霊がいると村人たちは言い伝えている。

Villagers tell stories that restless spirits wander in the old temple.

戦場で死んだ兵士の魂が迷っているという伝承が残る。

There remains a legend that the souls of soldiers who died on the battlefield linger.

Word Relationships

Masu-Form迷います
Nai-Form迷わない
Ta-Form迷った
Te-Form迷って
Ba-Form迷えば
Volitional Form迷おう
Imperative Form迷え
Potential Form迷える
Passive Form迷われる
Causative Form迷わせる
Causative Passive Form迷わせられる