取り逃がす To Fail To Catch

Meaning

Primary

To Fail To Catch

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

The thing you want to take has escaped. Meaning you failed to catch this thing. This word is to fail to catch.

Reading

とりにがす

Explanation

The readings come from 取る and 逃がす.

Context

Context Sentences

犯罪者を取り逃がすふりをするのは、ちょっとやり過ぎじゃない？

Don’t you think pretending that you failed to catch the criminal is a bit overkill?

Kanji Composition

1. 取

   と Take
2. 逃

   とう Escape