JLPT N5
Saying "I'm lost"
Japanese
みちにまよいました
Michi ni mayoimashita
Lesson & Usage
- [English equivalent: "I'm lost" or "I've lost my way."] Use this when you cannot find your destination on a map or smartphone. Most Japanese people will be very helpful if you use this polite opening.
Culture & Etiquette
- In the past, Japanese addresses were based on blocks rather than streets. This is why even locals get lost! Admitting you are lost is seen as a humble and honest way to ask for a favor.
