Japanese

つめ

みつめなおす
Meaning: to re-examine; to look at again; to take a fresh look at
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 見つめ直す 見つめ直さない
Polite 見つめ直します 見つめ直しません
Past 見つめ直した 見つめ直さなかった
Polite + Past 見つめ直しました 見つめ直しませんでした
Te-form 見つめ直して 見つめ直さなくて
Potential 見つめ直せる 見つめ直せない
Passive 見つめ直される 見つめ直されない
Causative 見つめ直させる 見つめ直させない
Imperative 見つめ直せ 見つめ直すな

Handwriting

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Example sentences

I want to re-examine my life.
彼は自分を見つめ直すために、一ヶ月の一人旅に出た。
He went on a month-long solo trip to re-evaluate himself.

Usage Notes

Used when reflecting deeply on a situation, oneself, or a set of values to reconsider them with a new perspective.

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