道に迷う

michi ni mayou
/mitɕi ni majoː/
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To lose track of the way to a destination.

Examples

  • 道に迷ったので、人に聞いた。
    I got lost, so I asked someone for directions.
  • 地図があれば道に迷わない。
    With a map, you will not get lost.
  • 暗い山道で道に迷ってしまった。
    We lost our way on the dark mountain path.
  • 駅までの途中で道に迷った。
    I got lost on the way to the station.
  • この町ではよく道に迷います。
    I often get lost in this town.

Similar words

迷子になる
道を見失う

Meanings

Get lost on the way

travel
neutral
To become unsure which route leads to where one wants to go.

Examples

  • 駅までの途中で道に迷った。
    I got lost on the way to the station.
  • この町ではよく道に迷います。
    I often get lost in this town.
  • 地図があれば道に迷わない。
    With a map, you will not get lost.
  • 道に迷ったので、人に聞いた。
    I got lost, so I asked someone for directions.
  • 暗い山道で道に迷ってしまった。
    We lost our way on the dark mountain path.

Similar words

Etymology

道 is a route and 迷う is to lose one’s bearings; に links the two.

FAQ

What does 道に迷う mean?

To lose track of the way to a destination.

How do you read 道に迷う?

It is read みちにまよう, written michi ni mayou.

When would you use 道に迷う?

Use it when walking, driving or traveling and no longer knowing the route.

How is 道に迷う different from 迷う?

迷う alone can also mean hesitating over a choice; this specifically means losing one’s route.

How does 道に迷う change in a sentence?

The verb changes: 道に迷った, 道に迷います, 道に迷わない.

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