1670s, noun of action from past participle stem of Latin introspicere "to look into, look at," from intro- "inward" (see intro-) + specere "to look at" (see scope (n.1)).
例文
1. He had always had his moments of quiet introspection .
彼はいつも時間を割いて自分のことを考えていた。
2.Behaviourism leaves out of account consciousness and introspection .
行動主義は意識と内省を考慮しない。
3.He thus typified the constant introspection wherewith he tortured,but could not purify himself.
彼はこのように自省し続けているが、実際には自分を苦しめているだけで、自浄は少しも得られない。
4. Introspection ,and with the habit of keeping a diary,was a common Puritan trait.
自己反省と日記を書く習慣は清教徒共通の特徴である。
5.More importantly,the violence has brought intense introspection and debate.