顧かえりみる
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Meanings
Ichidan verb
Transitive verb
1. to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to reminisce about
2. to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to look over one's shoulder
3. to consider; to concern oneself about; to take notice of; to pay attention to; to take into consideration (usu. in the negative)
Other spellings
顧かえりみる
Kanji used
Pitch accent
かえりみる
Examples7
A hundred billion castaways are looking for a home.
She decorated her house regardless of cost.
He showed courage in the face of danger.
You should try to make your way despite all the difficulties.
He took the liberty of writing to the lady.
I took the liberty of calling him by his first name.