Meaning

Primary

Attempt

Alternative

Failed Attempt

Word Type

noun, suffix, の adjective

Explanation

When you try something but can not yet accomplish it, it's only an attempt that failed or stayed incomplete. That's 未遂, and it's often used in legal contexts for crimes that didn't succeed.

Reading

みすい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

彼は取り付け騒ぎを防ぐ為にもう少しで預金者に嘘をつくところだったが、結局未遂に終わった。

He was very close to lying to depositors to prevent a bank run, but in the end he gave up on the attempt.

Kanji Composition