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synonym Comparative
乗り遅れる
VS
見逃す

Differences Between "乗り遅れる" and "見逃す"

Option A
乗り遅れる
Meaning
to miss (a train, bus, etc.)
Reading
のりおくれる (noriokureru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
朝寝坊して、会社に行くバスに乗り遅れてしまった。
I overslept and missed the bus to work.
Option B
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.

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Which word fits this context: "(to miss (a train, bus, etc.))"?
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使い分け解説:
- 乗り遅れる: 交通機関(電車、バスなど)の時間に間に合わず、乗るべきものに乗れない状況を表します。(Describes a situation where one fails to make it in time for public transportation (train, bus, etc.) and thus misses it.)
- 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。
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