Translation and Meaning of: 見舞 - mimai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 見舞 (mimai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: mimai
Kana: みまい
Type: Substantive
L: jlpt-n3, jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: investigation; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
Meaning in English: enquiry;expression of sympathy;expression of concern
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (見舞) mimai
The Japanese word 見舞 (みまい) is composed of the Kanji 見 (み) which means "see" and 舞 (まい) which means "dancing". Together, these Kanji form the meaning of "visit" or "greeting". The word is used to refer to a visit to someone who is sick or in trouble, with the aim of offering comfort and support. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the practice of visiting sick or in difficulty was common in the imperial court. The word 見舞 is often used in expressions such as 見舞いに行く (go visit someone) or 見舞いを受ける (receive a visit).How to Write in Japanese - (見舞) mimai
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Synonyms and Similar - (見舞) mimai
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
お見舞い; お見舞い申し上げる; 慰問; 探望; 見舞いに行く; お見舞いに行く; お見舞いに伺う; 慰問に行く; 慰問に伺う; 探望に行く; 探望に伺う
Words containing: 見舞
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: みまう
Romaji: mimau
Translation / Meaning:
ask later (health); visit
Words with the same pronunciation: みまい mimai
Example Sentences - (見舞) mimai
Below are some example sentences:
彼女に見舞いを送りました。
Kanojo ni mimai o okurimashita
I sent her a visit.
I sent a visit to her.
- 彼女 - "girlfriend"
- に - particle indicating the target of the action ("to" the girlfriend)
- 見舞い - "visit" or "host gift"
- を - particle indicating the direct object of the action (sent "the visit" or "the visiting gift" to the girlfriend)
- 送りました - "enviou"
彼女は病気の友人を見舞うために病院に行きました。
Kanojo wa byouki no yuujin wo mimau tame ni byouin ni ikimashita
She went to the hospital to visit a sick friend.
She went to the hospital to see her sick friend.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 病気 (byouki) - illness
- の (no) - possessive particle
- 友人 (yuujin) - friend
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 見舞う (mimau) - visit (someone who is sick)
- ために (tameni) - for
- 病院 (byouin) - hospital
- に (ni) - location particle
- 行きました (ikimashita) - was (past of go)
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Other words of the same type: Substantive
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "investigation; expression of sympathy; expression of concern" é "(見舞) mimai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
