looking back; retrospection
Refers to the act of looking back on the past, often with a sense of reflection or nostalgia. Used in phrases like 顧みると.
Move forward without looking back at the past.
reflecting; reconsidering
Used for thoughtful reconsideration or reflection on one's actions, decisions, or past events. Often appears in formal or introspective contexts.
Reflect on one's own actions and repent.
Indicates caring about or paying attention to something, often with a nuance of not neglecting it. Common in negative forms like 顧みない.
He doesn't consider the opinions of those around him.
look back on; reflect on; reminisce about · look behind; turn around and look; look over one's shoulder · consider; pay attention to; take notice of
Noun form of the verb 顧みる (kaerimiru), which is a compound of 返る (kaeru, 'return') and 見る (miru, 'see'), literally 'to look back'. The kanji 顧 carries the meaning of 'look back' or 'reflect'.