Japanese Word of the Day
迷う
ma-YOU • verb — 18th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to hesitate; to be unsure about what to choose or do
Examples
- どの服を着るか迷っています。
(I'm hesitating about which clothes to wear.) - 駅まで行くか、バスに乗るか迷った。
(I was unsure whether to go to the station or take the bus.) - 旅行先をまだ迷っている。
(I'm still undecided about the travel destination.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 決める
- 断定する
迷う is commonly used when someone cannot decide between options or feels unsure about a choice. It can also mean getting lost in a place, but the more common everyday use is about indecision.
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