Japanese Conversation · Level 50
90 words
Japanese word
見落とす
Pronunciation
Romajimiotosu
Meaning
- verbmiss
Example
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.
More examples
メールを読み返したのに、重要な数字を見落としました。mē ru o yo mi kae shi ta no ni jū yō na sū ji o mi o to shi ma shi ta
Even though I reread the email, I missed an important number.
Core concept
Describes failing to notice something that is present or visible because attention passes over it.
Common phrases
重要な点を見落とすjū yō na ten o mi o to su
miss an important point
小さな変化を見落とすchii sa na hen ka o mi o to su
overlook a small change
Similar words
見逃すminogasu: To fail to catch sight of something, or to allow a chance or problem to pass unnoticed.
見過ごすmisugosu: To overlook a problem, mistake, or important point without giving it attention or taking action.
Definition in Japanese
注意が向かず、目に入っている事柄や示されている情報に気づかないこと。chū i ga mu ka zu me ni hai tte i ru koto gara ya shime sa re te i ru jō hō ni ki zu ka na i ko to
Word origin
見落とす (miotosu) is a native compound verb formed from 見 (mi, "see") and 落とす (otosu, "drop"), expressing the sense of letting something seen fall from attention.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 見落とす (miotosu) often describes missing a small detail in a sign, form, or set of instructions even when the information is plainly visible.