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
彼は殺人未遂で逮捕された。
He was arrested for attempted murder.
自殺未遂の後、彼はカウンセリングを受けた。
After his suicide attempt, he received counseling.