Japanese Word · Intermediate
やりそこなう
to fail, err, to make a mistake
Pronunciation: say やりそこなう
Meaning
to fail, err, to make a mistake
Example
けれども、わたしが心を決めてやる以上は、決して、やりそこなうようなことはしませんよ。もし、やりそこなうようなおそれがあれば、やらないうちにやめてしまいます。
But, after I set my heart on doing something, I never fail to do it. If it seems there is a risk of failure, I will abort the attempt before it starts.
Practice tips
- Practice やりそこなう out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.