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迷
迷 (readings: めい, まよ; Japanese kanji) means “lost / astray”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 迷子 (lost child).
What does 迷 mean?
| Kanji | 迷 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | lost / astray |
| Readings | めい, まよ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 迷
迷 is read めい or まよ depending on the word.
Example words with 迷
| Example | 迷子 (lost child) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14