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参る

詣る

Reading

Kana: まいる
Romaji: mairu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5r
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1

to go; to come; to call

Note: humble (kenjougo) language; word usually written using kana alone
2

to be defeated; to collapse; to die

3

to be annoyed; to be nonplussed

4

to be madly in love

5

to visit (shrine, grave)

See also: 墓参り

Kanji

参
Readings: サン、 シン、 まい.る、 まい-、 まじわる、 みつ
Meanings: nonplussed, three (in documents), going, coming, visiting, visit, be defeated, die, be madly in love, participate, take part in
詣
Readings: ケイ、 ゲイ、 けい.する、 まい.る、 いた.る、 もう.でる
Meanings: visit a temple, arrive, attain

Example Sentences

すぐ参(まい)ります。
➥I'm coming.
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明朝(みょうちょう)必(かなら)ず参(まい)ります。
➥I'll come without fail tomorrow morning.
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ただいま参(まい)ります。
➥I will be with you right away.
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君(きみ)には参(まい)るよ。
➥You got me!
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今(いま)すぐに参(まい)ります。
➥I'll come right now.
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本当(ほんとう)に参(まい)りましたね。
➥I'm really confused.
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