やり損ない (やりそこない) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
failure; blunder; slip-up
usually written using kana alone
Refers to a mistake or botched attempt, often implying a careless or clumsy error. Derived from the verb やり損なう (to fail in doing).
See also: 遣り損なう (やりそこなう)
ちょっとしたやり損ないが大きな問題になった。
A small slip-up turned into a big problem.
dispatch, despatch, send
Similar words
- 失敗
失敗 is the general word for failure or mistake, while やり損ない emphasizes a botched action or careless error.
- やり損なう
The verb form meaning 'to fail in doing' or 'to miss doing'; やり損ない is the noun derived from it.
Etymology
Noun form of the verb やり損なう (to fail in doing), from やり (stem of やる 'to do') + 損なう (to fail, to miss).
