1.
to reflect on, to examine oneself
To look back on one's own actions, behavior, or past and think critically about them. Implies self-examination and introspection.
自分の行動を省みる。
To reflect on one's own behavior.
過去を省みて、同じ失敗を繰り返さないようにしたい。
I want to reflect on the past so as not to repeat the same mistakes.
彼は自らの言動を省みることなく、他人ばかりを批判している。
He criticizes only others without ever reflecting on his own words and actions.
USAGE:
A literary and somewhat formal verb. In everyday speech, 振り返る (to look back on) or 反省する (to reflect and feel remorse) are more common. 省みる emphasizes thoughtful introspection.
KANJI:
Also written as 顧みる, which has a slightly different nuance: 省みる focuses on self-reflection and examining one's own conduct, while 顧みる means to give thought to or pay attention to something (often in the negative: 顧みない = to disregard).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 自分を省みる: to examine oneself
- 過去を省みる: to reflect on the past
- 行動を省みる: to reflect on one's behavior