迷う | Japanese meaning

う【まよう】

Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb

to lose one's way; to get lostsee also
to waver; to hesitate; to be of two minds over; to be puzzled; to be perplexedsee also
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

Other forms

う【まよう】

Generated word frames (experimental)

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] gets lost at [Place]

He gets lost in the mountains

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] wavers over [Choice]

She is wavering over her career path

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] is perplexed by [Emotion]

He is perplexed by his feelings of love

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] gives in to [Temptation]

She gives in to the temptation of sweets

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] gets lost in [Situation]

He gets lost in a difficult situation

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] is puzzled by [Idea]

He is puzzled by the new idea

きごう[きごう]きごう[きごう]

[Person] is captivated by [State]

She is captivated by the beautiful state.

Generated definitions (experimental)

to lose one's way; to get lost

This meaning is used to describe a situation where a person is unable to find their way or becomes disoriented in a physical space.

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I got lost on the mountain path.

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He ended up getting lost in the city.

to waver; to hesitate; to be of two minds over; to be puzzled; to be perplexed

This meaning indicates a state of uncertainty or indecision, where someone is unsure about making a choice or is confused about a situation.

べきべき。。

She was hesitating about whether to proceed.

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I was puzzled about that issue.

to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself

This usage conveys the idea of succumbing to an urge or desire, often with negative consequences or a loss of self-control.

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He gave in to temptation.

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I lost control over my craving for sweets.

to be charmed; to be infatuated; to be captivated; to be smitten

This meaning reflects a strong emotional attraction or affection towards someone, often with a sense of being enchanted or deeply taken by them.

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I became infatuated with her.

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I feel captivated by him.

to turn in one's grave

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.

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His family would be upset if he knew about this.

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My grandfather would turn in his grave at the way today's youth behave.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to hesitate (to do something)to go without hesitationto lose one's wayto waver in one's feelingsto have doubtsto cut through confusionto be led astray by desireto captivate the heartto be perplexed in reasoningto proceed while being lost (figuratively)

Generated related terms (experimental)

【まよう】

To lose one's way or to get lost, either physically or metaphorically; to hesitate over a decision.

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I lost my way in the mountains.

【ためらう】

To hesitate or waver in decision-making; suggests uncertainty or reluctance.

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He is hesitating over the proposal.

【ゆうわくされる】

To be tempted or seduced, often implying a loss of control over one's desires.

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He was tempted by the sweet treats.

【みりょうされる】

To be charmed or captivated, usually in a romantic or aesthetic sense.

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She was captivated by his performance.

【なやむ】

To be troubled or distressed over something; implies a deeper emotional conflict or concern.

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He is troubled about his career path.

【せんたくし】

Refers to choices or options available, often leading to feelings of confusion or consideration.

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He has many options to choose from.

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Example sentences

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Here I decide, without hesitating, to take the alternative route.

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