思い直す

おもいなおす

Also written 思いなおす

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Transitive to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind

Kanji

• 思 think. Read as おもう.
• 直 straight. Read as なおす.

Example sentences

• 私はその事柄について彼の父に話すつもりだったが、思い直してやめた。
  I was going to speak to his father about that matter, but thought better of it.
• 彼はその申し出を受け入れるつもりだったが思い直しやめた。
  He was going to accept the offer, but thought better of it.
• 彼は反発したいという気になったが、思い直してやめた。
  He was tempted to retort, but thought better of it.
• 私は外出するのを思い直し、自宅にいた。
  I changed my mind about going out and stayed home.

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