English–Japanese
“miss” in Japanese
How to say “miss” in Japanese
“Miss” in Japanese is 逃す (nogasu).
Describes failing to catch, use, or keep something because the right moment passes.
Example sentences with 逃す
大事な機会を逃さないように、早めに行動します。dai ji na ki kai o noga sa na i yō ni haya me ni kō dō shi ma su
I act early so that I do not miss an important opportunity.
Tips for using 逃す
- In everyday speech, 逃す (nogasu) applies not only to a missed train but also to a chance or a person that slips away, with the object clarifying the situation.
Other Japanese words for “miss”
故郷が恋しいです。ko kyō ga koi shi i de su
I miss my hometown.
私は大事な場面を見逃しました。watashi wa dai ji na ba men o mi noga shi ma shi ta
I missed an important moment.
急いでいると、駅の看板を見落とします。iso i de i ru to eki no kan ban o mi o to shi ma su
When I am in a hurry, I miss the station sign.
急がないと、バスに乗り遅れます。iso ga na i to ba su ni no ri oku re ma su
If I do not hurry, I will miss the bus.
私はボールを取り損ねます。watashi wa bō ru o to ri soko ne ma su
I miss the ball.