JLPT N3 Intermediate
見逃す
To miss something by accident or let a mistake slide on purpose.
Readings
Other forms
見逃します polite
見逃さない negative
見逃した past
見逃せる potential
見遁す rare kanji
1 Verb (transitive)
To miss / fail to see
Describes unintentionally failing to notice a detail or missing a chance to watch something.
Example
大事な ヒント を 見逃して 、 問題 が 解けなかった 。
I overlooked the important hint and couldn't solve the problem.
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2 Verb (transitive)
To overlook / let something slide
Refers to intentionally ignoring a mistake or wrongdoing rather than addressing it.
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