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聞き逃す

kikinogasu
verb★Intermediate— to miss hearing something
informal

To fail to hear something that was said or sounded, often because of inattention or distraction.

重要な情報を聞き逃してしまった。

I missed hearing the important information.

先生の説明を聞き逃さないように注意してください。

Please pay attention so you don't miss the teacher's explanation.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to express regret or concern about missing important information or sounds.

Collocations

聞き逃さないnot to miss hearing聞き逃してしまったmissed hearing

Synonyms

聞き漏らす聞き逃がす

Antonyms

聞き取る聞き分ける

Related Phrases

聞き逃しphrase
something that was missed or not heard

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used in everyday conversations to express regret about missing important information.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

The phrase is typically used when the speaker regrets not hearing something important.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 聞く (to hear) + 逃す (to miss or let slip).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in contexts where missing information or sounds has consequences, such as in conversations, announcements, or important instructions.

Word Breakdown

聞き
hear
root
+
逃す
miss or let slip
root
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