Japanese

がす

にがす
Meaning: to let go; to miss (an opportunity)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 逃がす 逃がさない
Polite 逃がします 逃がしません
Past 逃がした 逃がさなかった
Polite + Past 逃がしました 逃がしませんでした
Te-form 逃がして 逃がさなくて
Potential 逃がせる 逃がせない
Passive 逃がされる 逃がされない
Causative 逃がさせる 逃がさせない
Imperative 逃がせ 逃がすな

Handwriting

逃
が
す

Example

I ended up missing a rare opportunity.

Usage Notes

Used when letting a captive animal go, or failing to seize an opportunity.

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