参る
まいる
Also written 詣る
Meanings
- Godan verb, Intransitive to go; to come (usu. as 参ります)
- 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.
- to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to be nonplussed (by); to be confused; to be bewildered
- to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.); to go to worship (at a temple)
- to give in (of one's body); to be exhausted (by); to weaken; to collapse (e.g. in the heat)
- to have one's heart stolen (by); to be madly in love (with); to be infatuated (with) (oft. as 参っている)
- 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).
- Godan verb, Intransitive to die (may indicate scorn or contempt)
- 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).
- to go; to come (indicates solemnity or dignity; oft. honorifically as 参られる)
- to have a sword fight
- Godan verb, Transitive to offer up (alcohol); to present (a cup of sake)
- Auxiliary verb, Godan verb to go; to come (after the -te form of a verb; oft. as 参ります)
Kanji
- 参 take part. Read as まいる.
Example sentences
- 君には参るよ。
You got me! - 橋までいっしょに参りましょう。
I'll go with you as far as the bridge. - 休暇を取らないと、体が参ってしまいますよ。
If you don't take a vacation, you'll collapse. - 喜んであなたと参ります。
I am only too pleased to come with you. - 何とかして8時までにそこへ参ります。
I'll be there by eight somehow.
Words containing 参る
- 参り墓 (まいりばか) visitation grave