Japanese

ごす

みすごす
Meaning: to overlook; to miss; to let pass
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 見過ごす 見過ごさない
Polite 見過ごします 見過ごしません
Past 見過ごした 見過ごさなかった
Polite + Past 見過ごしました 見過ごしませんでした
Te-form 見過ごして 見過ごさなくて
Potential 見過ごせる 見過ごせない
Passive 見過ごされる 見過ごされない
Causative 見過ごさせる 見過ごさせない
Imperative 見過ごせ 見過ごすな

Handwriting

見
過
ご
す

Example

I overlooked a serious mistake.

Usage Notes

Can mean failing to notice something by accident, or seeing it but choosing not to act on it.

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