Vocabulary
What does 振り返る (ふりかえる, furikaeru) mean?
振り返る (ふりかえる, furikaeru) means to turn around and look back; to look back on, to reflect on.
| Reading | ふりかえる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | furikaeru |
| Part of speech | godan verb, intransitive, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
振り返るふりかえる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonfurikaeru
to turn around and look back; to look back on, to reflect on
- 1godan verb · intransitive · transitive to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around
- 2godan verb · transitive to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
Example sentences
彼女は振り返って手を振った。
She turned back and waved her hand.
過去を振り返ることも大切だ。
Looking back on the past is also important.