Translation guide
The act of thinking again about a decision, opinion, or plan, often with the possibility of changing it. In Japanese, this is expressed through verbs and nouns that convey rethinking, re-examining, or changing one's mind.
To express that someone is thinking again about a previous decision or opinion, possibly leading to a change.
The most direct noun for 'reconsideration'. Often used in formal contexts like business or official decisions. Can be used with する to mean 'to reconsider'.
There is room for reconsideration on that matter.
We need to reconsider the plan.
A common verb meaning 'to rethink' or 'to reconsider'. Used in everyday conversation and writing. Implies going back over one's thoughts.
I'll try reconsidering it once more.
Means 're-examination' or 'review'. Often used in formal or business settings when a plan or proposal is being reconsidered with scrutiny.
Please reconsider the proposal.
Similar to 考え直す but with a nuance of changing one's mind or feelings. Often used when someone decides against a previous intention.
He reconsidered studying abroad (and decided against it).
Literally 'to look again', but can mean 'to reconsider' or 'to review' in the sense of re-evaluating something. Often used for policies, systems, or one's own life.
The government should reconsider that policy.
To request that another person think again about a decision or action, often politely.
A polite request meaning 'Please reconsider'. Uses the honorific prefix ご with 再考.
Please reconsider this decision.
A polite way to ask 'Could you please reconsider?'. Uses the humble form いただけませんか.
To express that after reconsidering, someone has changed their mind or decision.
再考 is a noun often used in formal contexts, while 考え直す is a verb suitable for everyday use. Use 再考する for formal 'to reconsider', and 考え直す for casual or neutral situations.
As a result of reconsideration, the plan was canceled.
I reconsidered after all and decided to go to university.
The English noun 'reconsideration' is often better expressed as a verb phrase in Japanese. Using the noun 再考 can sound stiff in casual conversation. Instead, use 考え直す or もう一度考える.
I'll think about it again (reconsider it).
He reconsidered his opinion.
Could you please reconsider once more?
He reconsidered and withdrew his resignation.