GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜をも顧みず
Describes acting for a purpose without considering the danger or harm that may befall oneself.
Examples
救助隊員は身の危険をも顧みず、川に飛び込んだ。
Without regard for personal safety, the rescue worker jumped into the river.
Words used
彼は自分の体をも顧みず、子どもを助けた。
He saved the child without regard for his own safety.
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記者は身の安全をも顧みず、現場へ向かった。
Without regard for personal safety, the reporter headed to the scene.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
をも顧みずto something deserving concern, such as one's safety or health, to describe acting without regard even for personal danger. - Basic usage:
救助隊員は身の危険をも顧みず、川に飛び込んだ。means that a rescuer jumped into the river without regard even for personal danger.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Reading and connective form of 顧みず
顧みずis readかえりみずand negates顧みるwhile linking it to the following action.身の危険を顧みなかったplaces that negation at the end of a sentence.

