English–Japanese

“revision” in Japanese

Japanese

Also改定 (kaitei) · 改訂 (kaitei)

Pronunciation

Romajikaisei

Example

法律を改正します。hō ritsu o kai sei shi ma su

We will revise the law.

Illustration for 改正 (revision)

How to say “revision” in Japanese

“Revision” in Japanese is 改正 (kaisei).

Describes changing an established law or rule so that it becomes more correct or up to date.

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

Example sentences with 改正

今回の改正で、手続きが簡単になりました。kon kai no kai sei de te tsuzu ki ga kan tan ni na ri ma shi ta

The latest revision has made the process simpler.

Tips for using 改正

  • In English, revision can describe editing a text, whereas 改正 (kaisei) commonly refers to a formal change to a law or rule.

Other Japanese words for “revision”

来月、料金を改定します。rai getsu ryō kin o kai tei shi ma su

We will revise the fees next month.

文章を改訂します。bun shō o kai tei shi ma su

We will revise the text.

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