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迷子
maigo
Description
迷子は、道が分からなくなって、一人になってしまった人や子どものことです。
A 迷子 is a person or child who has lost their way and become alone.
よく子どもについて使いますが、大人にも使えます。
It is often used for children, but can also be used for adults.
Meanings
迷子maigo
a lost child; someone who has lost their way
デパートで迷子になりました。
I got lost in the department store.
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Notes
- Etymology
迷 (to get lost) + 子 (child); irregular reading maigo instead of meishi.
- Nuance
often used in 迷子になる (to become lost) for both children and adults.
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