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迷

迷 — astray, be perplexed, in doubt

Learn the correct stroke order for 迷 (astray), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 59 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)メイmei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まよ.うmayou
Strokes9
Radical辵
Frequency#942
Meaningsastray, be perplexed, in doubt, lost, err, illusion

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

混迷こんめいturmoil; chaos; confusionnoun
低迷ていめいhanging low (of clouds)noun
迷うまようto lose one's way; to get lost; to go astrayverb
迷宮めいきゅうlabyrinth; mazenoun
迷彩めいさいcamouflage; disguisenoun
迷子まいごlost child; lost person; stray childnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 迷 (astray) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 迷 is #942, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

混迷こんめい — turmoil; chaos; confusion
低迷ていめい — hanging low (of clouds)
迷うまよう — to lose one's way; to get lost; to go astray

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 迷 have?

The kanji 迷 (astray) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 迷?

迷 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 迷 mean?

迷 means: astray, be perplexed, in doubt, lost, err, illusion. On'yomi readings: メイ. Kun'yomi readings: まよ.う.

What JLPT level is 迷?

迷 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.