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.
電車を取り損なって、遅刻した。
I missed the train and was late.
せっかくのチャンスを取
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.
彼の冗談の意味を取り損なって、気まずくなった。
I missed the point of his joke and things got awkward.