顧みる

省みる、 顧る

Reading

Kana: かえりみる

Romaji: kaerimiru

Definitions

v1

vt

1

to look back (e.g. over shoulder or at the past); to turn around

2

to reflect on the past; to reconsider; to review

3

to reflect on oneself; to introspect; to contemplate oneself

Note: esp. 省みる

4

to consider (usu. used in negative); to concern oneself about; to pay attention to; to take into consideration

Kanji

顧

Readings: コ、 かえり.みる

Meanings: look back, review, examine oneself, turn around

省

Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 かえり.みる、 はぶ.く

Meanings: focus, government ministry, conserve

Example Sentences

困難(こんなん)を省(かえり)みず前進(ぜんしん)すべし。

➥You should try to make your way despite all the difficulties.

彼女(かのじょ)は費用(ひよう)を顧(かえり)みず家(いえ)を飾(かざ)りたてた。

➥She decorated her house regardless of cost.

顧(かえり)みられぬ無数(むすう)の漂流者(ひょうりゅうしゃ)が家(いえ)を求(もと)めてる。

➥A hundred billion castaways are looking for a home.

彼(かれ)は危険(きけん)をかえりみず勇気(ゆうき)を示(しめ)した。

➥He showed courage in the face of danger.

彼(かれ)は俗事(ぞくじ)をかえりみず研究(けんきゅう)に没頭(ぼっとう)した。

➥He applied himself to his study, without thought for his normal life.

彼(かれ)は失礼(しつれい)をもかえりみずその婦人(ふじん)に手紙(てがみ)を出(だ)した。

➥He took the liberty of writing to the lady.