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“be fixed” in Japanese

Japanese

Also定まる (sadamaru)

Pronunciation

Romajinaoru

Example

この時計は直ります。ko no tokei wa nao ri ma su

This watch will be fixed.

Illustration for 直る (be fixed)

How to say “be fixed” in Japanese

“Be fixed” in Japanese is 直る (naoru).

Expresses a return from a damaged or faulty condition to a normal and usable state.

Full entry for 直る: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 直る

何度も試したあと、古い扇風機が直りました。nan do mo tame shi ta a to furu i sen pū ki ga nao ri ma shi ta

After several attempts, the old fan was fixed.

Tips for using 直る

  • In everyday conversation, 直る (naoru, "be fixed") describes the result of a repair, while 直す (naosu, "fix something") describes the action that causes it.

Other Japanese words for “be fixed”

予定が定まります。yo tei ga sada ma ri ma su

The schedule is fixed.

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