English–Japanese

“reflect on” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikaerimiru

Example

過去の行いを省みます。ka ko no okona i o kaeri mi ma su

I reflect on my past actions.

Illustration for 省みる (reflect on)

How to say “reflect on” in Japanese

“Reflect on” in Japanese is 省みる (kaerimiru).

Describes turning one's attention back to one's own past conduct in order to examine it.

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

Example sentences with 省みる

批判を受けたときは、自分の態度を省みます。hi han o u ke ta to ki wa ji bun no tai do o kaeri mi ma su

When I receive criticism, I reflect on my own attitude.

Tips for using 省みる

  • 省みる (kaerimiru) is especially useful for describing a person or institution that examines past actions before changing future conduct.

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