A character (or vehicle, etc.) in the picture is [i]almost[/i] but not quite hit by a [[weapon]], projectile, [[debris]], or really any flying or falling object. This could be because they [[dodging|dodged]], because an [[attack]]er aimed slightly off target (intentionally or not), or simply due to luck.

Very near misses may result in [[damaged|damage]] to [[torn clothes|clothing]] or objects/environment near the subject of the attack.

See also:
* [[hole in hair]]
* [[battle]] / [[duel]]
* [[under fire]] / [[firefight]]
* [[grazing (danmaku)]]
near miss