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JLPT N3 Grammar

まいる

N3Honorifics

N3 · Honorifics · 場所へ + まいる

Meaning

humble go/come

Structure

場所へ + まいる

Explanation

まいる is the humble form of 行く/来る, used for the speaker's side's movement.

Usage

It can also mean visit a shrine/temple; check context.

Example

明日の午後、こちらから伺いにまいります。

We will come visit tomorrow afternoon.

Common Mistake

For another person's coming/going, use honorific language instead.

Memory Tip

Memorize “te-form verb + まいる” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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