to look back
[phrase form: look]
01
振り返る, 思い出す
to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions
Intransitive: to look back on events or experiences | to look back at events or experiences
例
He looked back on his childhood with fondness and nostalgia.
彼は愛情とノスタルジーを込めて自分の子供時代を振り返った。
She looked back on her life with regret, wishing she had made different choices.
彼女は後悔を込めて自分の人生を振り返り、違う選択をしていたらと願った。
02
振り返る, 後ろを向く
to turn one's head to see what is behind or happening behind
Intransitive
例
When I looked back, I saw David walking towards me.
私が振り返ったとき、デイビッドが私の方へ歩いてくるのが見えた。
She looked back to make sure no one was following her.
彼女は誰もついてきていないことを確認するために振り返った。
03
振り返る, 見直す
to revisit written material for the purpose of recalling or reviewing its content
Intransitive: to look back at written material | to look back on written material
例
The student looked back at their notes before starting to work on their essay.
学生はエッセイに取り掛かる前にノートを見直した。
The scientist looked back at their lab notes to double-check their experimental procedures.
科学者は実験手順を再確認するために、実験ノートを見直した。
to not look back
01
to achieve rapid or exceptional success, often continuing to improve without pause
![to {not} [look] back definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/62349/original/?type=jpeg "to {not} [look] back definition and meaning")
Idiom例
After launching her startup, she did n't look back.
Once he changed careers, he did n't look back.
02
to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances
![to {not} [look] back definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/47230/original/?type=jpeg "to {not} [look] back definition and meaning")
Idiom例
After leaving his hometown to pursue his dreams in the city, he made a pact with himself to not look back and focus on his future.
She decided to end her toxic relationship and never looked back, choosing to build a better life for herself.
