English–Japanese
“correction” in Japanese
How to say “correction” in Japanese
“Correction” in Japanese is 修正 (shūsei).
Refers to putting an error, problem, or unsuitable detail into a better and more proper form.
Example sentences with 修正
先生の指摘を受けて、文章を修正しました。sen sei no shi teki o u ke te bun shō o shū sei shi ma shi ta
I revised the text after receiving the teacher's comments.
Tips for using 修正
- In everyday Japanese, 修正 (shūsei) applies to documents, plans, designs, and other things that need changes, not just to written errors.
Other Japanese words for “correction”
名前の間違いを訂正してください。na mae no ma chiga i o tei sei shi te ku da sa i
Please correct the mistake in the name.
政府は格差の是正を進めます。sei fu wa kaku sa no ze sei o susu me ma su
The government is working to correct inequality.
先生に作文の直しをお願いしました。sen sei ni saku bun no nao shi o o nega i shi ma shi ta
I asked my teacher to correct my essay.
私は姿勢の矯正を始めます。watashi wa shi sei no kyō sei o haji me ma su
I will start correcting my posture.
写真の色を補正します。sha shin no iro o ho sei shi ma su
I correct the colors in the photo.