Word details

逃がす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 逃がす.

Dictionary

Entry

逃がすTransitiveGodan verbFreq #2281
1

to set free; to let go; to release

Examples
こんなにすばらしい機会を逃がしてはいけない。
You mustn't miss such a good opportunity.
2

to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away; to fail to catch

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

escape, flee, shirk, evade, set free

8 strokesFrequency 931JLPT N2Grade 8

On

トウ

Kun

に.げるに.がすのが.すのが.れる

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