Meanings

1. ichidan verb, transitive verbto look back on (the past); to reflect on; to reminisce about
2. ichidan verb, transitive verbto look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to look over one's shoulder
3. ichidan verb, transitive verbto consider; to concern oneself about; to take notice of; to pay attention to; to take into considerationusu. in the negative

Examples

• 困難を省みず前進すべし。

  You should try to make your way despite all the difficulties.

• 彼女は費用を顧みず家を飾りたてた。

  She decorated her house regardless of cost.

• 彼は危険をかえりみず勇気を示した。

  He showed courage in the face of danger.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 顧みる

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