まいる

参 る

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to go, to come, to call
    humble (kenjougo) language
    word usually written using kana alone

    • ２、３分したらそちらにまいります。
      I'll be with you in a few minutes.

  2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to be defeated, to collapse, to die

    • 彼があまり熱心に言い寄ってきたので、その晩彼のお相手をした女性は、とうとう参ってしまった。
      He was so vigorous in making love that his companion for the evening went down for the count.

  3. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to be annoyed, to be nonplussed

    • 本当に参りましたね。
      I'm really confused.

  4. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to be madly in love

    • ジョーはその女の子にすっかり参っている。
      Joe's nuts about the girl.

  5. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to visit (shrine, grave)