参

JLPT N3

Participate, visit

Readings

On’yomi: サン (san)

Kun’yomi: まい(る) (mai(ru))

• まい(る) (mairu) — to go, to come (humble form)

Structure

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Vocabulary

参加

さんか

participation

参考

さんこう

reference

参る

まいる

go (humble)

参拝

さんぱい

worship

参議院

さんぎいん

house of councilors

Example Sentences

会議に参加します。

かいぎにさんかします。

I participate in the meeting.

資料を参考にします。

しりょうをさんこうにします。

I use it as reference.

明日参ります。

あしたまいります。

I will come tomorrow.

神社に参拝します。

じんじゃにさんぱいします。

I visit a shrine.

参議院です。

さんぎいんです。

It is the House of Councillors.

Cultural Note

🎎 In Japanese culture, 参 holds a deep sense of respect and humility.
When someone says まいります, it’s a kenjōgo (humble) expression used instead of 行きます or 来ます — showing politeness.
• Example (business setting):
「ただいま参ります！」 – “I’m coming right away!” (polite tone)
Also, お参り (omairi) reflects spiritual participation, like visiting shrines or temples to show gratitude or pray — a common custom in Japan during New Year, festivals, or family occasions.