未遂
Meanings
1
noun, noun, used as a suffix, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
attempt; failed attempt
Used for an unsuccessful attempt, especially in legal contexts (e.g., attempted murder) or with suicide. Often appears as a suffix (e.g., 殺人未遂) or with の (e.g., 未遂の事件).
See also: 既遂
He was arrested for attempted murder.
After his suicide attempt, he received counseling.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉未遂で逮捕されるto be arrested for an attempted 〈crime〉
The man was arrested for attempted murder.
- 未遂に終わるto end in a failed attempt
The crime ended as a failed attempt.