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θΏ·
Lost, Confused
γΎγ-γ (mayo-u)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji θΏ· appears in words like θΏ·ε (lost child), θΏ·ζ (trouble, inconvenience), and θΏ·δΏ‘ (superstition). It always conveys the idea of losing one's way, physically or mentally.
Memory Trick
Imagine wandering through a HUGE MAZE with no exit in sight. You feel completely LOST and CONFUSED.
Readings
Onyomi: γ‘γ€ (mei)
Kunyomi: γΎγ-γ (mayo-u)
Example Words
θΏ·γ
γΎγγ (mayou)
To be lost, To hesitate
θΏ·ε
γΎγγ (maigo)
Lost child
θΏ·ζ
γγγγ (meiwaku)
Trouble, Nuisance
θΏ·δΏ‘
γγγγ (meishin)
Superstition
Example Sentence
ι§ γ§ ιγ« θΏ·γγΎγγγ
γγγ§ γΏγ‘γ« γΎγγγΎγγγ
eki de michi ni mayoimashita
I got lost near the station.