取とり損そこなう

godan verb (-u), transitive verb

miss; fail to get; fail to catch; fail to win

Used when one tries to obtain, catch, or win something but fails. Often implies a missed opportunity or unsuccessful attempt.

• 電でん車しゃを取とり損そこなって、遅ち刻こくした。

  I missed the train and was late.

• せっかくのチャンスを取とり損そこなった。

  I failed to seize a golden opportunity.

godan verb (-u), transitive verb

miss the meaning; misunderstand

Used when one fails to grasp the intended meaning or nuance of something said or written.

• 彼かれの冗じょう談だんの意い味みを取とり損そこなって、気きまずくなった。

  I missed the point of his joke and things got awkward.