mend one's ways

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To recognise one's failings and attempt to remedy them.

Japanese Meaning

自分の過ちや欠点を認識し、それらを改善しようとすること

After failing his family repeatedly, he finally decided it was time to mend one's ways and take responsibility.

何度も家族を失望させた後、彼はついに自分の過ちを認め、行いを正して責任を取ることにした。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To recognise one's failings and attempt to remedy them.

mends one's ways

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mending one's ways

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mended one's ways

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mended one's ways

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