Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
Humble
Usually written in kana
1. to go; to come
usu. as 参ります
2. to lose; to be defeated; to give up; to be beaten; to yield
oft. as まいった
3. to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to be nonplussed (by); to be confused; to be bewildered
4. to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.); to go to worship (at a temple)
5. to give in (of one's body); to be exhausted (by); to weaken; to collapse (e.g. in the heat)
6. to have one's heart stolen (by); to be madly in love (with); to be infatuated (with)
oft. as 参っている
7. to; for the attention of; with respect; presented to
after the adressee's name in epistolary writing
Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
Old-fashioned
8. to die
may indicate scorn or contempt
9. to go; to come
used towards someone of lower standing; oft. in the imperative; sondaigo
10. to go; to come
indicates solemnity or dignity; oft. honorifically as 参られる
11. to have a sword fight
Verb (5-dan, る, transitive)
Obsolete
12. to offer up (alcohol); to present (a cup of sake)
13. to go; to come
after the -te form of a verb; oft. as 参ります