Japanese symbol for “overlooking”
見逃し
みのがし
Romaji: minogashi
overlooking
In Japanese, overlooking is 見逃し, read みのがし (minogashi).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n overlooking
- n letting a good ball go by (baseb)
Written forms: 見逃し、見遁し. Readings: みのがし.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “overlooking”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 容赦 | ようしゃ yousha | pardon; forgiveness; tolerance |
| 看過 | かんか kanka | overlooking; turning a blind eye |
| 黙認 | もくにん mokunin | tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance |
| 不問 | ふもん fumon | not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding |
| 俯瞰 | ふかん fukan | overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 見る | みる miru | to see; to look; to watch |
| 発見 | はっけん hakken | discovery; detection; finding |
| 意見 | いけん iken | opinion; view; comment |
| 見える | みえる mieru | to be seen; to be visible; to be in sight |
| 見かけ | みかけ mikake | outward appearance |
| 会見 | かいけん kaiken | interview; audience; meeting |
| 逃げる | にげる nigeru | to run away; to flee; to get away (e.g. from danger) |
| 逃走 | とうそう tousou | flight; desertion; escape |
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