English–Japanese

“renovation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also改装 (kaisō) · リフォーム (rifōmu)

Pronunciation

Romajikaishū

Example

古い校舎を改修しました。furu i kō sha o kai shū shi ma shi ta

We renovated the old school building.

Illustration for 改修 (renovation)

How to say “renovation” in Japanese

“Renovation” in Japanese is 改修 (kaishū).

Describes changing an existing building or facility to restore its condition or make it better, rather than creating something new.

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

Example sentences with 改修

この建物の改修には多額の費用が必要です。ko no tate mono no kai shū ni wa ta gaku no hi yō ga hitsu yō de su

The renovation of this building requires a large amount of money.

Tips for using 改修

  • 改修 (kaishū) commonly describes planned work on existing schools, roads, and buildings, while English renovation often focuses on buildings and repair often focuses on damage.

Other Japanese words for “renovation”

古い家を改装します。furu i ie o kai sō shi ma su

We will renovate the old house.

来月、台所をリフォームします。rai getsu dai dokoro o ri fō mu shi ma su

We will renovate the kitchen next month.

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