迷: the kanji for get lost; confused
迷 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means get lost; confused. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
迷 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
迷 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
メイ (mei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 迷惑めいわく · meiwaku | trouble; nuisance |
まよう (mayou)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 迷うまよう · mayou | to get lost; to be undecided |
Special readings to learn as whole words
These words use 迷, but their readings do not follow the readings above. The Jōyō Kanji Table lists them as special readings. Learn each one as a whole word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 迷子まいご · maigo | lost child |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 近所に迷惑をかけないように気を付けた。Kinjo ni meiwaku o kakenai yō ni ki o tsuketa.I was careful not to cause trouble for the neighbors.
- 道に迷って本当に困った。Michi ni mayotte hontō ni komatta.I got lost and was really troubled.
- どちらを選ぶか迷っています。Dochira o erabu ka mayotte imasu.I'm undecided which one to choose.
- 公園で迷子になった子どもを見つけた。Kōen de maigo ni natta kodomo o mitsuketa.I found a child who had gotten lost in the park.
- 騒音で近所に迷惑をかけてしまった。Sōon de kinjo ni meiwaku o kakete shimatta.I caused trouble for the neighbors with the noise.
Questions about 迷
How many strokes does 迷 have?
迷 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 迷?
The on readings are mei (メイ). The kun readings are mayou (まよう).
What JLPT level is 迷?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 迷
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.