Vocab Info
A2 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb, Transitive verb
振り返るto turn head, to look over one's shoulder, to turn around, to look back, to think back (on), to reminisce, to look back (on), to reflect (on)
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb, Transitive verb
1.
to turn one's head, to look over one's shoulder, to turn around, to look back
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
2.
to think back (on), to reminisce, to look back (on), to reflect (on)
All Forms
振り返る 【ふりかえる】、振りかえる 【ふりかえる】、ふり返る 【ふりかえる】、振返る 【ふりかえる】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
ふ
り
か
え
る
Novels Top 800
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背後で物音がしたので振り返りました。
I heard a noise behind me, so I turned around. {to turn head, to look over one's shoulder, to turn around, to look back, to think back (on), to reminisce, to look back (on), to reflect (on)}
もう年末だからこの一年を振り返ってみよう!
Since it's already the end of the year, let's reflect on this past year! {to turn head, to look over one's shoulder, to turn around, to look back, to think back (on), to reminisce, to look back (on), to reflect (on)}
学生時代を振り返り、過去の自分の努力に感謝しました。
Reflecting on my student days, I expressed gratitude for the efforts I made in the past. {to turn head, to look over one's shoulder, to turn around, to look back, to think back (on), to reminisce, to look back (on), to reflect (on)}
後ろの方で叫び声が聞こえたので急いで後ろを振り返りました。
I heard a scream from behind, so I quickly turned around. {to turn head, to look over one's shoulder, to turn around, to look back, to think back (on), to reminisce, to look back (on), to reflect (on)}
誰かに呼ばれた気がして振り返ったものの、後ろには誰もいなかった。
I felt like someone called me and turned around, but there was no one behind me. {to turn head, to look over one's shoulder, to turn around, to look back, to think back (on), to reminisce, to look back (on), to reflect (on)}
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