思い直すおもいなおす
JLPT: +
to re-think, to think back upon, to change one's mind

Kanji:
Godan verb with su ending, Transitive verb
Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.