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synonym Comparative
見逃す
VS
見下ろす

Differences Between "見逃す" and "見下ろす"

Option A
見逃す
Meaning
to miss (an opportunity, a broadcast), to overlook, to let escape
Reading
みのがす (minogasu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
楽しみにしていたテレビ番組を見逃してしまった。
I missed the TV program I was looking forward to.
Option B
見下ろす
Meaning
to look down on, to overlook
Reading
みおろす (miorosu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はビルの屋上から街を見下ろした。
He looked down at the city from the rooftop of the building.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to miss (an opportunity, a broadcast), to overlook, to let escape)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 見逃す: チャンスや放送を見られなかったり、犯人などを逃がしてしまったりする意味で使われます。意図せず機会を逃すニュアンスが強いです。
- 見下ろす: Physically looking down from a high place, or metaphorically looking down on someone (with contempt). The latter implies a sense of superiority. (高い場所から下を見る物理的な意味と、他人を軽蔑する意味の比喩的な意味がある。後者は優越感を示す。)
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