Japanese phrase

乗り過ごしました。 no ri su go shi ma shi ta

Meaning

I rode past my stop.

When to use it

States that the intended stop was passed while traveling. This phrase is often used as a brief explanation when asking for help or informing someone about a travel mistake.

Example dialogue

あれ、乗り過ごしました。 a re no ri su go shi ma shi ta

Oh, I rode past my stop.

次の駅で降りて戻れますよ。 tsugi no eki de o ri te modo re ma su yo

You can get off at the next station and go back.

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