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参る

mairu

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Basic Meaning of Mairu

Understand that 参る (まい•る, mairu) primarily means 'to visit' a sacred place like a shrine or temple, or 'to go/come' in a humble manner.

Humble Language

Remember that 参る is a humble form of 行く (iku, to go) and 来る (kuru, to come). You use it when talking about your own actions to show respect to the person you are speaking to.

Using Mairu for Visiting

When using 参る for visiting, it's often in contexts like visiting a shrine (神社に参る, jinja ni mairu) or a grave (お墓に参る, ohaka ni mairu). This usage emphasizes a reverent or respectful visit.

Mairu in Business Settings

In business, you might hear 参る used when a junior employee says 'I will go' or 'I will come' to a meeting or a client's office. It conveys politeness and humility.

Common Phrases with Mairu

Practice common phrases. For example, '失礼いたしました' (shitsurei itashimashita) uses 参る as part of 'いたす' (itasu), a humble form of 'する' (suru, to do), meaning 'I have been rude' or 'I apologize'.

Distinguishing Mairu from Iku/Kuru

While 参る can mean 'to go/come', it's not a direct replacement for 行く and 来る in all situations. Use 参る specifically when you want to express humility or when referring to a sacred visit.

Cultural Context of Shrine Visits

Understanding the cultural significance of visiting shrines and temples will help you grasp why a specific humble verb like 参る is used. It reflects a sense of reverence.

Avoid Using Mairu for Others

Never use 参る when talking about someone else's actions, unless you are quoting them directly or using it in a very specific, formal context where you are being humble *to* them. It's usually about your own actions.

Mairu as 'to be defeated'

In a more advanced context, 参る can also mean 'to be defeated' or 'to be overcome by something difficult. For example, '暑さで参る' (atsusa de mairu) means 'I'm overcome by the heat'.

Practice Different Contexts

Try to create sentences using 参る in both its 'visit/go/come' humble sense and its 'be defeated' sense to solidify your understanding of its versatile meanings.

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私は明日お寺に___ます。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 行きます

「行きます」is the correct verb for 'to go'. '参る' is a humble form, but at A1 level, the basic form is more appropriate for general use.

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私たちは来週神社に___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 来ます

「来ます」means 'to come', which fits the context of visiting a shrine.

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毎日学校に___か。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 行きます

「行きます」is used for 'to go to school'.

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おばあさんはお墓に___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 来ます

「来ます」can be used when someone comes to a grave.

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週末、デパートに___。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 行きます

「行きます」means 'to go', which is suitable for going to a department store.

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どこへ___か。

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 行きます

「どこへ行きますか」is a common A1 phrase meaning 'Where are you going?'.

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