1.
to expect something in return; to seek a reward or favor back
To do something while expecting a benefit, favor, or compensation in return. 見返り means a return favor or reward.
見返りを求めない。
to not expect anything in return.
彼は見返りを求めて手伝ったようだ。
It seems he helped expecting something in return.
本当の親切とは、見返りを求めずに人を助けることだ。
True kindness means helping people without expecting anything in return.
見返り (a return, recompense) + を求める (to seek). Describes acting out of self-interest, expecting a favor, payment, or advantage back. It is often used in the negative — 見返りを求めない praises selfless behavior.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 見返りを求めずに: without expecting anything in return
- 見返りとして: in return for
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 見返り: a return favor, compensation — the noun on its own
- 報酬を求める: to seek payment — specifically a monetary reward