godan verb (-su), transitive verb
fail to hear; miss hearing
Used when you do not catch what was said, either because you were not paying attention or because it was inaudible.
電車のアナウンスを聞き逃して、降りる駅がわからなくなった。
I missed the train announcement and didn't know which station to get off at.
大事な話を聞
I took notes so I wouldn't miss any important points.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
pretend not to hear; let a remark slide
Used when someone deliberately ignores what was said, often to avoid confrontation or to be polite.
彼は嫌なことを言われたが、聞き逃して笑っていた。
He was told something unpleasant, but he pretended not to hear and kept smiling.
上司の皮肉を聞き逃すことにした。
I decided to let my boss's sarcastic remark slide.