みすみす（みすみす）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: to let happen before one's eyes
Example sentences
- 好機をみすみす逃す。 — He lets a golden opportunity slip right before his eyes.
- みすみす損をするわけにはいかない。 — I can't just stand by and take a loss.
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