JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
見失う
To lose sight of something visually or to lose track of an abstract goal or oneself
Readings
Other forms
見失います polite form
見失った plain past
見失って te-form
見失わない plain negative
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To lose sight of (literally)
Describes the specific act of losing visual contact with a target you were previously tracking or watching.
Example
人混み の 中 で 、 友達 を 見失って しまった 。
I lost sight of my friend in the crowd.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To lose sight of (figuratively)
Refers to becoming confused about one’s path, objectives, or identity, often due to overwhelming circumstances.
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