Word details
顧みる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 顧みる.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
顧
look back, review, examine oneself, turn around
21 strokesFrequency 1,058JLPT N1Grade 8
On
コ
Kun
かえり.みる
Nanori
たかみ
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