also: ニア・ミス
noun
near miss
Used for narrowly avoided accidents or collisions, especially in aviation, traffic, or safety contexts.
空港で飛行機同士のニアミスが報告された。
A near miss between aircraft was reported at the airport.
交差点で車のニアミスがあった。
There was a near miss with a car at the intersection.
noun
just missing each other
Colloquial extension: narrowly failing to meet or encounter someone, often by a small time or distance.
さっきまで駅にいたのに、友達とニアミスした。
I was just at the station, but I had a near miss with my friend.
彼とはよくニアミスで会えない。
I often just miss him and can't meet up.