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A3 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

(かえり)みるto reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.), to contemplate, to examine, to think over, to introspect

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    1. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      1.

      to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.), to contemplate, to examine, to think over, to introspect

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    省みる 【かえりみる】

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      (むかし)愚行(ぐこう)(しょう)てその()いを()じる。

      Reflecting on past follies, one feels ashamed of their actions.

        (かみ):「(むね)()()てて(おのれ)(かえり)てみなさい。」

        God: "Place your hand on your chest and try to reflect on yourself."

          ()()(いた)らなさを(かえり)(なみだ)(なが)れてきました。

          Tears began to flow as I reflected on my own shortcomings.

            サレ(づま):「(みずか)らを(かえり)本当(ほんとう)にやましいことがないと()える?」

            Cheated wife: "Can you say with certainty that, upon reflecting on yourself, there is truly nothing to be ashamed of?"

              (わたし)()らを(しょう)みて()じることは(いち)つもなく、()()()きていると(おも)う。

              I have nothing to be ashamed of when I reflect on myself, and I believe I am living a decent life.

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