Japanese symbol for “reconsider”
考え直す
かんがえなおす
Romaji: kangaenaosu
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
In Japanese, reconsider is 考え直す, read かんがえなおす (kangaenaosu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5s, vt to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
Written forms: 考え直す、考えなおす. Readings: かんがえなおす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “reconsider”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 洗い直す | あらいなおす arainaosu | to reconsider |
| 見つめ直す | みつめなおす mitsumenaosu | to take another good look at; to reconsider; to analyze |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 考え | かんがえ kangae | thinking; thought; view |
| 参考 | さんこう sankou | reference; consultation |
| 考える | かんがえる kangaeru | to think (about, of); to think over; to ponder |
| 思考 | しこう shikou | thought; consideration; thinking |
| 考慮 | こうりょ kouryo | consideration; taking into account |
| 考え方 | かんがえかた kangaekata | way of thinking; point of view; opinion |
| 直接 | ちょくせつ chokusetsu | direct; immediate; personal |
| 正直 | しょうじき shoujiki | honest; frank; candid |
See also: Chinese symbol for “reconsider”.
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