見返す

• 読み: みかえす
• ローマ字: mikaesu
• 漢字の分解: 見 (mi/ken) — to look, see; 返 (kae/hen) — to return, give back
• 発音: /mi.ka.e.sɯ/

意味

To look back at someone; to stare back; to get even with; to prove someone wrong. Has both a literal and figurative meaning.

A Group 1 (godan) transitive verb. Two main uses: (1) physically looking back or glancing back at someone, and (2) figuratively proving doubters wrong or getting revenge by succeeding. The second meaning carries a strong motivational connotation and is common in drama, sports, and personal stories.

例文

1. 彼女はゆっくり振り向いてこちらを見返した。
2. バカにした人たちを見返してやりたい。
3. 試験に合格して先生を見返すつもりだ。

使い方ガイド

場面: motivation, drama, daily life

トーン: determined

起源と歴史

Compound of 見 (to look) and 返す (to return). The literal meaning of 'looking back' extended metaphorically to 'returning the gaze' in defiance or triumph — proving oneself to those who doubted.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal