Lingaku迷う【まよう】
Frequency rank: 1,844. – 1,845.
- to lose one's way; to get lostsee also 道に迷う
- to waver; to hesitate; to be of two minds over; to be puzzled; to be perplexedsee also 迷い
- to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
- to be charmed; to be infatuated; to be captivated; to be smitten
- to turn in one's grave
Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
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Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] gets lost at [Place]
[Person] wavers over [Choice]
[Person] is perplexed by [Emotion]
[Person] gives in to [Temptation]
[Person] gets lost in [Situation]
[Person] is puzzled by [Idea]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to lose one's way; to get lost
- to waver; to hesitate; to be of two minds over; to be puzzled; to be perplexed
- to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
- to be charmed; to be infatuated; to be captivated; to be smitten
- to turn in one's grave
This meaning is used to describe a situation where a person is unable to find their way or becomes disoriented in a physical space.
He ended up getting lost in the city.
This meaning indicates a state of uncertainty or indecision, where someone is unsure about making a choice or is confused about a situation.
She was hesitating about whether to proceed.
This usage conveys the idea of succumbing to an urge or desire, often with negative consequences or a loss of self-control.
I lost control over my craving for sweets.
This meaning reflects a strong emotional attraction or affection towards someone, often with a sense of being enchanted or deeply taken by them.
I became infatuated with her.
I feel captivated by him.
This expression is used metaphorically to describe how someone might react if they knew about something happening after their death that would disturb or upset them.
Generated collocations (experimental)
まよう迷うことをするto hesitate (to do something)まよわ迷わずいく行くto go without hesitationみちにまよう道に迷うto lose one's wayきもち気持ちにまよう迷うto waver in one's feelingsまよい迷いがあるto have doubtsまよい迷いをたつ断つto cut through confusionよくぼう欲望にまよう迷うto be led astray by desireこころ心をまよわせる迷わせるto captivate the heartりせい理性がまよう迷うto be perplexed in reasoningまよう迷うままにすすむ進むto proceed while being lost (figuratively)
Generated related terms (experimental)
まよう迷う【まよう】
To lose one's way or to get lost, either physically or metaphorically; to hesitate over a decision.
I lost my way in the mountains.
ためらう躊躇う【ためらう】
To hesitate or waver in decision-making; suggests uncertainty or reluctance.
To be tempted or seduced, often implying a loss of control over one's desires.
To be charmed or captivated, usually in a romantic or aesthetic sense.
なやむ悩む【なやむ】
To be troubled or distressed over something; implies a deeper emotional conflict or concern.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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Here I decide, without hesitating, to take the alternative route.
I arrived home, thoroughly worn out, after getting lost in the mountain paths.
Because, no matter if we have got lost, I'd hate to sleep outside this sort of place.
Even while I was dithering it's like I was being backed further and further into a corner.
Having idled jobless for a while I wavered. I'd rushed into handing in my notice but maybe I should have endured it and kept going...
When she got lost, she wished she had followed his advice.
She lost her way and on top of that it began to rain.
She has not come here yet. I am afraid she may have lost her way.
She hasn't come here yet. I am afraid she may have lost her way.
She denied John's having helped the lost boy.
She gets lost really easily. She's got no sense of direction.
Putting pieces of bread prevented them from getting lost.
They lost their way; otherwise, they would have arrived long ago.