参る

詣る

Reading

Kana: まいる

Romaji: mairu

Definitions

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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.

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.

ただいま参(まい)ります。

➥I will be with you right away.

君(きみ)には参(まい)るよ。

➥You got me!

今(いま)すぐに参(まい)ります。

➥I'll come right now.

本当(ほんとう)に参(まい)りましたね。

➥I'm really confused.