Hansei

JLPT N2

反省 (Hansei) is a Japanese noun meaning “reflection, reconsideration, introspection, meditation”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verbreflection; reconsideration; introspection; meditation; contemplation
  2. noun, suru verb, transitive verbregret; repentance; remorse; being sorry

Examples

  • He reflected on his errors.

  • He reflected on his own thoughts.

  • She reflected on what she had done.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 反省

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