見返(みかえ)りを求(もと)める

みかえりをもとめる
expression
to expect something in return; to seek a reward
communication
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(みかえ)り means a return favor or reward.
見返(みかえ)りを求(もと)めない。
to not expect anything in return.
彼(かれ)は見返(みかえ)りを求(もと)めて手伝(てつだ)ったようだ。
It seems he helped expecting something in return.
本当(ほんとう)の親切(しんせつ)とは、見返(みかえ)りを求(もと)めずに人(ひと)を助(たす)けることだ。
True kindness means helping people without expecting anything in return.

見返(みかえ)り (a return, recompense) + を求(もと)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(みかえ)りを求(もと)めない praises selfless behavior.

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Related: 見返(みかえ)り (a return favor, compensation)
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Added 2026.5.25 12:05 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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