Japanese word

見直す

Pronunciation

Romajiminaosu

Meaning

  • verbreview

Example

試験の前に答えを見直します。shi ken no mae ni kota e o mi nao shi ma su

I review my answers before the test.

Illustration for 見直す (review)

More examples

利用者の意見を聞いて、サービスの内容を見直しました。ri yō sha no i ken o ki i te sā bi su no nai yō o mi nao shi ma shi ta

After hearing users' opinions, we revised the service.

Core concept

It means taking a second, careful look at something in order to confirm it, reassess it, or make a better version of it.

Common phrases

  • 答えを見直すkota e o mi nao su

    review one's answers

  • 計画を見直すkei kaku o mi nao su

    review the plan

  • 仕組みを見直すshi ku mi o mi nao su

    review the system

  • 内容を見直すnai yō o mi nao su

    review the contents

  • 考えを見直すkanga e o mi nao su

    reconsider one's opinion

Similar words

確認するkakuninsuru: To check something to make sure that it is correct, complete, or present.
考え直すkangaenaosu: To reconsider an opinion, decision, or plan after thinking about it again.
修正するshūseisuru: To change a mistake or weak point so that something becomes more accurate or suitable.

Definition in Japanese

一度見たり決めたりした内容を改めて確かめ、必要なら修正する。ichi do mi ta ri ki me ta ri shi ta nai yō o arata me te tashi ka me hitsu yō na ra shū sei su ru

Word origin

The native Japanese compound 見る (miru, "look") plus 直す (naosu, "make right or do again") expresses the idea of looking again with the possibility of correction or revision.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 見直す (minaosu) can describe changing an opinion after thinking about it again, not only checking written answers.

Other meanings

  • reconsiderverb
  • reviseverb

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