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JLPT N4 Elementary

迷子

A lost child or animal; figuratively, someone confused or directionless.

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1 Noun

Lost Child / Lost Person

Describes a child separated from their parents, a lost pet, or colloquially an adult who has lost their way.

Example

デパート で 迷子 の アナウンス が 流れ た 。

An announcement about a lost child was made at the department store.

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2 Noun

Feeling Lost (Metaphorical)

Represents a state of confusion where one has lost track of a conversation’s logic or one’s direction in life.

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迷子
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A lost child or animal; figuratively, someone confused or directionless.
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