N2
いいそびれる (iisobireru)
言いそびれる
to miss one's chance to say; to fail to say
💡 Nuance & Usage:
言うべきことを言う機会を逃してしまい、結局言えなかった状況を表す。Expresses a situation where one missed the chance to say what should have been said, and consequently couldn't say it.
📝 Example Sentences
伝えたいことがあったのに、タイミングを逃して言いそびれてしまった。
I had something I wanted to convey, but I missed the timing and failed to say it.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "言いそびれる"!
彼に感謝の気持ちを伝えようと思ったが、結局_______しまった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 感謝を伝える機会を逃して言えなかった状況なので、「言いそびれる」が適切です。
English: Since it's a situation where one missed the chance to express gratitude and couldn't, 'iisobireru' is appropriate.
English: Since it's a situation where one missed the chance to express gratitude and couldn't, 'iisobireru' is appropriate.
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