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反省
hansei
Description
「反省」は、自分がしたことをよく考えて、よくなかったところを直そうと思うことです。
"反省" means to think carefully about what you have done and decide to correct what was wrong.
学校や仕事で、失敗した後によく使う言葉です。
It is a word often used after making a mistake at school or work.
Meanings
反省hansei
reflecting on one's own behavior; self-examination
今日の失敗を反省しています。
I am reflecting on today's mistakes.
反省するhansei suru
to reflect on and regret one's actions
彼は自分の言葉を反省した。
He reflected on his own words.
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Notes
- Etymology
反 (turn back) + 省 (examine oneself); literally turning back to examine one's own conduct.
- Nuance
focuses on learning from mistakes; softer and more constructive than 後悔 (regret).
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