迷い
Meanings
The state of being unable to decide or choose; mental wavering. Often used in phrases like 迷いがある or 迷いを捨てる.
See also: 迷う
A look of hesitation appeared on his face.
I still have doubts about my career path.
A false perception or belief; often used in a spiritual or psychological context, such as 迷いの世界 (the world of illusion).
That's just an illusion. It's not reality.
inability to reach enlightenment
Buddhist term for the state of spiritual confusion that prevents one from attaining enlightenment.
In Buddhism, cutting off delusion is considered the path to enlightenment.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に迷いがあるto have hesitation/doubts about something
There is still hesitation in his decision.
- 迷いを捨てるto cast aside one's hesitation
I decided to cast aside my hesitation and move forward.
- 迷いが晴れるfor one's hesitation/confusion to clear up
After hearing him out, my doubts finally cleared up.
- 迷いを断つto cut off one's indecision
He cut off his indecision and chose a new path.
- 迷いの中にいるto be lost in confusion or delusion
He still seems to be lost in confusion.
- 迷いから抜け出すto escape from illusion or delusion
Through spiritual practice, he was able to escape his delusions.