N3
のりすごす (norisugosu)
乗り過ごす
to miss (one's stop/station), to ride past
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used when unintentionally passing one's intended destination on public transport (train, bus). 意図せず目的の駅やバス停を通り過ぎてしまう場合に使う動詞です。
📝 Example Sentences
電車で寝てしまって、駅を乗り過ごしてしまった。
I fell asleep on the train and missed my station.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "乗り過ごす"!
携帯を見ていたら、降りる駅を_______しまった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 降りるべき駅を「通り過ぎてしまう」という意味で「乗り過ごす」を使います。
English: "乗り過ごす" is used when you accidentally pass the station where you should have gotten off.
English: "乗り過ごす" is used when you accidentally pass the station where you should have gotten off.
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