思い返す おもいかえす Meanings Godan verb, Transitive to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind Kanji 思 think. Read as おもう. 返 give back. Read as かえす. Example sentences 自分のしたことを思い返すと、バカだったなあとつくづく思うよ。When I think back on what I did, I feel pretty stupid. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists