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What does 反省 (はんせい, hansei) mean?

反省 (はんせい, hansei) means self-reflection, remorse.

Quick facts
Readingはんせい
Romajihansei
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
はんせい
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhansei

self-reflection, remorse

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive reflection; reconsideration; introspection
  2. 2noun · suru verb · transitive regret; repentance; remorse

Example sentences

  • I'm reflecting on the failure.

  • Please reflect on it more.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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