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JLPT N121画 · 21 strokesradical 頁freq #1058

look back, review, examine oneself, turn around

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • かえり.みる

Mnemonic

As I examine my past, I recall the pages in my life where I turned around, reflecting on the lessons learned.

About this kanji

The kanji 顧 (こ) means to look back or review, often relating to examining oneself or turning around. It is typically used as a verb, like in the word 顧みる (かえりみる), which means "to look back on the past." This kanji can also be found in compounds like 顧問 (こもん), meaning "adviser," and 顧客 (こきゃく), which means "customer." Another interesting compound is 回顧 (かいこ), meaning "recollecting" or reminiscing. When using this kanji, keep in mind that it often carries a reflective or retrospective nuance, urging one to consider past experiences or situations.

Example sentences

  • 過去を顧みて反省する。

    Reflect on the past and repent.

Meanings across languages

English
look back, review, examine oneself, turn around
Tiếng Việt
nhìn lại, xem xét, tự kiểm tra, quay lại
日本語
こ, ふりかえり, しらみつける, まわる
한국어
돌아보다, 검토하다, 자신을 살펴보다, 돌다
中文
回顾, 检查, 自我检查, 转身
id
melihat kembali
th
หวนกลับ
es
mirar atrás
fr
regarder en arrière
de
Rückblick
pt
olhar para trás

Common compounds

  • 顧問こもんadviser, advisor, consultant
  • 顧客こきゃくcustomer, client, patron
  • 回顧かいこrecollecting, reminiscing, looking back
  • 顧みるかえりみるto look back on (the past), to reflect on, to reminisce about
  • 顧客満足こきゃくまんぞくcustomer satisfaction
  • 回顧録かいころくmemoirs, reminiscences
  • 一顧いっこslightest notice, slightest consideration, slightest attention
  • 愛顧あいこpatronage, favour, favor

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