godan verb (-su), transitive verb
look back at; stare back at
To return someone's gaze, often with a confrontational or defiant nuance.
彼は振り返って私を見返した。
He turned around and looked back at me.
睨まれたので、負けずに見返してやった。
Since I was glared at, I stared back without backing down.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
look at again; re-examine
To review or check something again, such as a document or plan.
提出する前にもう一度書類を見返してください。
Please look over the documents once more before submitting.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
get one's own back; prove oneself superior; put to shame
To retaliate or show one's worth against someone who looked down on you, often by succeeding or achieving something impressive.
彼を見返すために、必死で勉強して一流大学に入った。
To prove myself against him, I studied desperately and got into a top university.
いつか成功して、あの時馬鹿にした奴らを見返してやりたい。
I want to succeed someday and show those who made fun of me back then.
godan verb (-su), intransitive verb
look back; look behind oneself
To turn and look behind you, often while walking or leaving. Intransitive use is common.
彼は一度だけ見返して、そのまま去っていった。
He looked back just once and then left.