JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
迷 — astray
- Reading
- メイ・まよ.う
- Meaning
- astray; be perplexed; in doubt; lost; err; illusion
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
迷 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is メイ・まよ.う and it means astray; be perplexed; in doubt; lost; err; illusion. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
迷 appears in everyday japanese words such as 迷信 (superstition), 迷子 (lost (stray) child) and 迷惑 (trouble).
Japanese words containing 迷
Frequently asked questions
What does 迷 mean in Japanese?
迷 means astray; be perplexed; in doubt; lost; err; illusion in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 迷 read?
迷 is read メイ・まよ.う. Reading it inside real words — 迷信 and 迷子 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 迷 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 迷 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 迷 in a word?
A common word containing 迷 is 迷信 (めいしん) — "superstition". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 迷 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 迷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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