overlook in Japanese
overlook in Japanese is 高所, 見下ろす, 見落とす — overlook means to fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
overlook in Japanese
高所
Pronounced: kōsho
A vista or point that gives a view down toward something else.
見下ろす
Pronounced: miorosu
見落とす
Pronounced: miotosu
見逃す
Pronounced: minogasu
What does "overlook" mean?
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verb To fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
"The editor overlooked a glaring typo on the front page."
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verb To choose not to hold something against someone; to let a mistake pass without punishing it.
"I'll overlook the late arrival just this once."
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verb To have a view down over something from a higher position.
"The balcony overlooks the harbour."
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noun A point or spot that gives a wide view down over an area.
"Tourists stopped at the overlook to take photos of the canyon."
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overlook in a sentence
- The editor overlooked a glaring typo on the front page.
- I'll overlook the late arrival just this once.
- The balcony overlooks the harbour.
- Tourists stopped at the overlook to take photos of the canyon.
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What is "overlook" in Japanese?
"overlook" in Japanese is 高所, 見下ろす, 見落とす. overlook means: To fail to notice something, or to miss it despite it being there.
How do you pronounce 高所?
"overlook" in Japanese is 高所, pronounced "kōsho".
How do you use "overlook" in a sentence?
Example: "The editor overlooked a glaring typo on the front page." In Japanese, "overlook" is 高所, 見下ろす, 見落とす.
Are there other ways to say "overlook" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "overlook": 高所, 見下ろす, 見落とす, 見逃す.
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