English–Japanese

“maze” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimeiro

Example

子どもたちは迷路で遊びます。ko do mo ta chi wa mei ro de aso bi ma su

The children play in a maze.

Illustration for 迷路 (maze)

How to say “maze” in Japanese

“Maze” in Japanese is 迷路 (meiro).

A maze presents a confusing network of paths that requires finding a way through to reach an exit.

Full entry for 迷路: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 迷路

出口を見つけるまで、迷路を何度も歩きました。de guchi o mi tsu ke ru ma de mei ro o nan do mo aru ki ma shi ta

I walked through the maze several times before I found the exit.

Tips for using 迷路

  • In English, maze usually suggests a puzzle with branching paths and dead ends, while labyrinth often suggests a winding path with fewer choices, although the two words overlap.

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