逃す

のがす

to let loose, to set free, to let escape

Also:to set free

What does 逃す mean?

逃す is a Japanese verb meaning to let loose, to set free, to let escape in English. It can also be translated as to set free depending on context. It is written as 逃す in kanji, のがす in hiragana, and nogasu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

この好機を逃すな。

Don't let this chance slip by.