迷う

まよう

to be puzzled, to be perplexed, to lose one's way

Also:to waver, to be captivated (by), to linger (of a departed soul)

What does 迷う mean?

迷う is a Japanese verb meaning to be puzzled, to be perplexed, to lose one's way in English. It can also be translated as to waver, to be captivated (by), to linger (of a departed soul) depending on context. It is written as 迷う in kanji, まよう in hiragana, and mayou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

彼は森の中でった。

He lost his way in the woods.

どの道を行くかった。

I hesitated about which road to take.

彼女の色香にった。

He was fascinated with her beauty.