参る

まいる

Also written 詣る

Meanings

  1. Godan verb, Intransitive to go; to come (usu. as 参ります)
  2. to lose; to be defeated; to give up; to be beaten; to yield (oft. as まいった) See also: まいった.
  3. to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to be nonplussed (by); to be confused; to be bewildered
  4. to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.); to go to worship (at a temple)
  5. to give in (of one's body); to be exhausted (by); to weaken; to collapse (e.g. in the heat)
  6. to have one's heart stolen (by); to be madly in love (with); to be infatuated (with) (oft. as 参っている)
  7. Expression to; for the attention of; with respect; presented to (after the adressee's name in epistolary writing) See also: 脇付 (わきづけ).
  8. Godan verb, Intransitive to die (may indicate scorn or contempt)
  9. to go; to come (used towards someone of lower standing; oft. in the imperative; sondaigo) See also: 尊大語 (そんだいご).
  10. to go; to come (indicates solemnity or dignity; oft. honorifically as 参られる)
  11. to have a sword fight
  12. Godan verb, Transitive to offer up (alcohol); to present (a cup of sake)
  13. Auxiliary verb, Godan verb to go; to come (after the -te form of a verb; oft. as 参ります)

Kanji

Example sentences

Words containing 参る

Word lists

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