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顧みる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 顧みる

えりみ
顧る
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #7898
1

to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to reminisce about

Examples
顧みられぬ無数の漂流者が家を求めてる。
A hundred billion castaways are looking for a home.
2

to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to look over one's shoulder

3

Usu. in the negative

to consider; to concern oneself about; to take notice of; to pay attention to; to take into consideration

Examples
彼女は費用を顧みず家を飾りたてた。
She decorated her house regardless of cost.

Kanji in this Word

21 strokes
Frequency: 1058
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

look back
review
examine oneself
turn around

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かえり.みる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たか
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