English–Japanese

“look back on” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikaerimiru

Example

過去を顧みます。ka ko o kaeri mi ma su

I look back on the past.

Illustration for 顧みる (look back on)

How to say “look back on” in Japanese

“Look back on” in Japanese is 顧みる (kaerimiru).

It involves revisiting earlier events in thought and considering what they mean now.

Full entry for 顧みる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 顧みる

節目ごとにこれまでの歩みを顧みます。fushi me go to ni ko re ma de no ayu mi o kaeri mi ma su

At each turning point, I look back on my journey so far.

Tips for using 顧みる

  • The phrase 過去を顧みる (kako o kaerimiru) is common in serious writing, while everyday speech more often uses 過去を振り返る (kako o furikaeru).

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