Translation and Meaning of: 見逃す - minogasu

The Japanese expression 「見逃す」 (minogasu) is composed of two kanji: 「見」 which means "to see" or "to look" and 「逃す」 which means "to let escape" or "to lose." Therefore, the combination of these kanji results in an expression that can be translated as "to pass unnoticed" or "to let slip by." This word is often used to indicate a situation in which something was not noticed or was lost from view, whether due to negligence or intention.

The etymology of the word indicates an interesting interaction between the concepts of perception and opportunity. The kanji 「見」 represents observation or the ability to see, while 「逃す」 is derived from "nigeru" (逃げる), which means "to escape," and "hansuru" (を放す), which means "to release" or "to let go." These components together form an expression that emphasizes the failure or choice not to capture or recognize something that was within the reach of the eyes or perception.

In practice, 「見逃す」 is used in contexts that can vary from missing an important event, such as missing an episode of a television series, to the oversight of not noticing a crucial detail in a situation. The application of the term can encompass both physical aspects, such as the omission of visual elements, and abstract aspects, such as the omission of important information in a speech or text. Its flexibility allows for use in various everyday situations.

Furthermore, there are grammatical forms and variations of the expression that can adapt it to different contexts. For example, the use of 「見逃した」, the past tense of 「見逃す」, can indicate that something has already been lost or let go. This term is often used in colloquial communication to refer to small mistakes or oversights that went unnoticed. The versatility of the term reflects the importance of being attentive and maintaining sharp awareness in various areas of life.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 見落とす (miotosu) - Fail to notice something; not perceive a detail.
• 見過ごす (misugosu) - Ignore a fact or detail; allow something to pass without proper attention.
• 看過する (kankasuru) - To go through something without paying attention; similar to seeing, but not observing in detail.
• 見逃しする (minogashi suru) - To lose something by not noticing it; to let it go unnoticed.
• 見逃る (minogaru) - Sinônimo de "to see without noticing; to notice something late or superficially."
• 視野漏れする (shiyamore suru) - To have a failure in visual perception; something that was neglected in the vision.
• 見落としする (miotoshi suru) - Act of letting something go unnoticed, synonym of 見落とす.

見逃す

Romaji: minogasu
Kana: みのがす
Type: Verb
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Translation / Meaning: lose; ignore; go out in general

Meaning in English: to miss;to overlook;to leave at large

Definition: ignore. I lost.

Example Sentences - (見逃す) minogasu

See below some example sentences:

盲点を見逃すな。

Mōten o minogasu na

Do not lose sight of the blind point.

Don't miss the blind point.

• 盲点 - means "blind spot" in Japanese. It's an expression used to warn about something that can be ignored or missed.
• を - is an object particle in Japanese. It indicates that "盲点" is the object of the sentence.
• 見逃す - means "to ignore" or "not to notice" in Japanese. It's the verb in the sentence.
• な - is a particle that indicates an order or request in Japanese. In this case, it is used to emphasize the warning of the sentence.

見逃すと後悔するかもしれない。

Minogasu to koukai suru kamoshirenai

You may regret if you lose.

• 見逃す - verb that means "to lose sight of," "to let go unnoticed"
• と - particle that indicates a condition or consequence
• 後悔する - compound verb that means "to regret", "to feel remorse"
• かもしれない - expression that means "may be", "perhaps"