How to say “I'm lost” in Japanese

道に迷いました
みちにまよいましたmichi ni mayoimashita
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The short answer

“I'm lost” in Japanese is 道に迷いました (みちにまよいました), pronounced michi ni mayoimashita.

Pronunciation

The phrase has 9 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:

How to use it

Literally “I got lost on the road”. Show your map and ask , where am I?

Example sentences

  • すみません、道に迷いました。すみません、みちにまよいました。
    Excuse me, I’m lost.
  • ここはどこですか。ここはどこですか。
    Where am I?

Quick practice

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FAQ

How do you say I'm lost in Japanese?

I'm lost in Japanese is 道に迷いました (みちにまよいました), pronounced “michi ni mayoimashita”.

How do you write I'm lost in Japanese?

It's written 道に迷いました with kanji, or みちにまよいました in hiragana. Both are read michi ni mayoimashita.