参る

まいる

To go; to come (humble)

N4verb·mairu

How to remember it

Humble twin of 行く/来る — you meekly 'march' (まいる) to the other party.

Example sentences

  • 明日、そちらへ参ります。

    あした、そちらへまいります。

    I will go to your place tomorrow.

  • 私が参りますので、少々お待ちください。

    わたしがまいりますので、しょうしょうおまちください。

    I will go myself, so please wait a moment.

Usage

Kenjougo (humble) of 行く/来る; lowers your own action toward a superior.

Related words

行く来る伺う致す

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