Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to lose one's way, to get lost.
  2. to waver, to hesitate, to be of two minds over, to be puzzled, to be perplexed.
  3. to give into temptation, to lose control of oneself.
  4. to be charmed, to be infatuated, to be captivated, to be smitten.
  5. to turn in one's grave.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
迷う まよう
 
紕う まよう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

astray, be perplexed, in doubt
まよ.う メイ (5th, N3)
rice, USA, metre
ベイ こめ マイ (2nd, N3)
to divide
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)