見返す
mikaesu
The English verb rewatch is translated into Japanese as 見返す (mikaesu).
見返す is used to express the act of watching something again.
Meaning: to watch again (verb)
Which one should you use?
While 見返す can mean to rewatch a video, it also carries the nuanced meaning of looking at something again with a new perspective or being impressed by something that was previously overlooked.
How do you pronounce it?
mikaesu
Did you know?
- The verb 見返す is also used to describe the feeling of getting revenge or 'getting back' at someone by showing them your success.
- In Japanese, 見返す can literally mean to glance back over your shoulder to see who is following you.
- The second half of the word, 返す (kaesu), literally means 'to return' or 'to give back', giving the phrase the sense of 'returning your gaze' to an object.
Examples in context
- 昨夜私はその映画を再視聴しました。Last night, I rewatched that movie.
- 友達と一緒にもう一度その映画を見ようと思います。I'm thinking of watching that movie again with my friend.
- 面白かったので、また見返すつもりです。Omoshirokatta node, mata mikaesu tsumori desu.It was interesting, so I plan to rewatch it.
- 録画したドラマを見返すのが好きだ。Rokuga shita dorama o mikaesu no ga suki da.I like rewatching recorded dramas.
Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are talking about a favorite TV series.
- 美咲 Misakiこのドラマ、本当に最高だよね。Kono dorama, hontou ni saikou da yo ne.This drama is really the best, isn't it?
- 陽太 Yotaそうだね。何度も見返してしまうよ。Sou da ne. Nando mo mikaeshite shimau yo.It is. I end up rewatching it over and over.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太くんはどのシーンが一番好き？Youta-kun wa dono shiin ga ichiban suki?Yota, which scene do you like the most?
- 陽太 Yota最後の方は絶対に見返すべきだよ。Saigo no hou wa zettai ni mikaesu beki da yo.You should definitely rewatch the ending.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 見返す, CC BY-SA 4.0.
