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What is the Kanji for 'Perplexed' and 'Astray'? | 迷

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Perplexed' and 'Astray', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Perplexed' and 'Astray' is 迷.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    Reading

    kunyomiまよ

    mayo

    onyomiめい

    mei

    Parts

    Walk Rice

    Example Word

    迷信: superstition. The Japanese noun '迷信 (めいしん)' refers to 'superstition', which is a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic or chance. It is often used to describe irrational beliefs that are not based on scientific evidence. For example: Many people still believe in superstitions「多くの人がまだ迷信を信じている」(おおくのひとがまだめいしんをしんじている). Breaking a mirror brings bad luck, according to superstition「迷信によると、鏡を割ると不運が訪れる」(めいしんによると、かがみをわるとふうんがおとずれる). This word is commonly used in discussions about cultural practices, folklore, or irrational beliefs.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    811

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Walk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rice

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Riddle

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 18 kanji contain the part 辶 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Commute, Pass

    kanji

    Meaning

    Way

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Play

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take along

    kanji

    Meaning

    Escape

    kanji

    Meaning

    Suitable

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boundary, Vicinity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Way, Route

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Press

    kanji

    Meaning

    All over, Everywhere

    kanji

    Meaning

    Avoid, Dodge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pass through, Transparent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Alternate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Relay, Parcel post

    kanji

    Meaning

    Humble

    kanji

    Meaning

    Retrace the past, Go upstream

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 18 kanji contain the part 米 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Core, Heart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Materials, Fee

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tooth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spirit, Refine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    Meaning

    Succeed, Inherit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sugar

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cosmetics, Apply makeup

    kanji

    Meaning

    Provisions, Food

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flour, Powder

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grain, Grains

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sticky

    kanji

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

    kanji

    Meaning

    Purge, Solemn

Learn the Kanji

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What does 迷 mean?

迷 means 'Perplexed' and 'Astray'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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