Korean word

반성하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpanseonghada

Meaning

  • verbreflect on one's mistakes

Example

내가 잘못한 점을 반성하고 있어요.nae ga chal mo tan cheo meul pan seong ha go i sseo yo

I am reflecting on what I did wrong.

Illustration for 반성하다 (reflect on one's mistakes)

More examples

사과를 받고 그는 진심으로 반성했다.sa gwa reul pat kko keu neun chin si meu ro pan seong haet tta

After receiving an apology, he sincerely reflected.

Core concept

A person examines personal actions and judgments, finds mistakes, and turns that understanding toward improvement.

Common phrases

  • 잘못을 반성하다chal mo seul pan seong ha da

    reflect on one's mistakes

  • 진심으로 반성하다chin si meu ro pan seong ha da

    sincerely reflect

  • 깊이 반성하다ki pi pan seong ha da

    deeply reflect

Similar words

사과하다sagwahada: Admits a mistake to the affected person and asks for forgiveness or understanding.
뉘우치다nwiuchida: Feels deep remorse for a past wrong and resolves to change one's attitude and actions.
후회하다huhoehada: Feels unhappy about a past action or choice and its result.

Definition in Korean

자신의 행동이나 판단이 잘못되었는지 스스로 살펴보고 고치려는 마음이나 그 행위를 이르는 말cha si nui haeng dong i na pan da ni chal mot ttoe eon neun ji seu seu ro sal pyeo bo go ko chi ryeo neun ma eu mi na keu haeng wi reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun 반성 (banseong, "self-reflection") combines with 하다 (hada, "to do") to form a verb for actively examining one's conduct.

Usage tips

  • English reflect can sound neutral, but this Korean verb usually suggests noticing a fault and taking responsibility for improving.

Other meanings

  • reflect on one's actionsverb
  • examine oneselfverb

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