振り返る
ふりかえる
furikaeru
verbVocabularyExtra vocab 1 — supplementary

Quick answer

振り返る (ふりかえる (furikaeru)) means "To turn around". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

To turn around

Also : To look back · To turn one's head · To turn about

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Example Sentences

背後の音に驚いて、彼は振り返った。

はいごのおとにおどろいて、かれはふりかえった。

Startled by the sound behind him, he turned around.

人生を振り返ると、たくさんの思い出がある。

じんせいをふりかえると、たくさんのおもいでがある。

Looking back on life, there are many memories.

Kanji in this word

振
Shake
Kunふ.る、ぶ.る、ふ.り
Onしん
JLPT N1
返
Return
Kunかえ.す、かえ.る
Onへん
JLPT N3

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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