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はんせい 反省
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Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
1. reflection; reconsideration; introspection; meditation; contemplation​
  • かれ彼
  • は
  • じぶんじしん自分自身
  • の
  • かんが考え
  • を
  • はんせい反省
  • した
    • 。
He reflected on his own thoughts.
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
2. regret; repentance; remorse; being sorry​
  • かのじょ彼女
  • は
  • じゅうだい重大な
  • あやま過ち
  • を
  • こうかい後悔
  • した
    • 、
  • はんせい反省
  • した
    • 。
She showed her regret over the serious mistake.
Wikipedia definition
3. Human self-reflection​Human self-reflection is the capacity of humans to exercise introspection and the willingness to learn more about their fundamental nature, purpose and essence. The earliest historical records demonstrate the great interest which humanity has had in itself. Human self-reflection invariably leads to inquiry into the human condition and the essence of humankind as a whole.
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