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“lose sight of” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimiushinau

Example

人混みで友達を見失います。hito go mi de tomo dachi o mi ushina i ma su

I lose sight of my friend in a crowd.

Illustration for 見失う (lose sight of)

How to say “lose sight of” in Japanese

“Lose sight of” in Japanese is 見失う (miushinau).

Describes losing visual contact with someone or something and therefore no longer knowing where it is.

Full entry for 見失う: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 見失う

窓から目を離したすきに、飛んでいた鳥を見失いました。mado ka ra me o hana shi ta su ki ni to n de i ta tori o mi ushina i ma shi ta

When I looked away from the window, I lost sight of the bird that was flying.

Tips for using 見失う

  • The phrase 自分を見失う (jibun o miushinau) describes losing a stable sense of identity, especially after a major change or prolonged pressure.

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