迷言 めいげん Meanings Noun meaningless or stupid turn of phrase that at first glance resembles a wise saying; silly saying; nonsensical proverb (pun on 名言) See also: 名言 (めいげん). Kanji 迷 astray. Read as メイ. 言 word. Read as ゲン. Word lists Jocular Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists