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
彼は森の中で迷った。
He lost his way in the woods.
どの道を行くか迷った。
I hesitated about which road to take.
彼女の色香に迷った。
He was fascinated with her beauty.