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“Failing to meet” in Japanese

Short answer
すれ違い surechigai すれちがい

Failing to meet in Japanese is “すれ違い” (surechigai). Full meaning: passing each other; missing (meeting) each other, failing to meet; (being at) cross purposes, discrepancy, disagreement.

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