Japanese word

修繕

Pronunciation

Romajishūzen

Meaning

  • nounrepair

Example

古い屋根を修繕します。furu i ya ne o shū zen shi ma su

We repair the old roof.

Illustration for 修繕 (repair)

More examples

学校は古い机の修繕を業者に依頼しました。gak kō wa furu i tsukue no shū zen o gyō sha ni i rai shi ma shi ta

The school asked a contractor to repair the old desks.

Core concept

Refers to restoring something worn or damaged to its previous usable condition through careful work.

Common phrases

  • 修繕工事shū zen kō ji

    repair work

  • 修繕費shū zen hi

    repair costs

  • 修繕を依頼するshū zen o i rai su ru

    request repairs

Similar words

修理shūri: A general term for fixing something damaged or worn so it can be used again.
補修hoshū: A term for repairing only a damaged or worn part of an object or structure.
修復shūfuku: The process of bringing damaged objects or structures back to their original state.
改修kaishū: Work that repairs or improves an existing building, structure, or facility.

Definition in Japanese

壊れたり傷んだりした物を直して、元の状態に戻すこと。kowa re ta ri ita n da ri shi ta mono o nao shi te moto no jō tai ni modo su ko to

Word origin

修 (shū, "repair") and 繕 (zen, "mend") combine to form 修繕 (shūzen), meaning the mending or restoration of something damaged.

Usage tips

  • 修繕 (shūzen) often appears in formal notices about repairs to buildings, roofs, roads, and other property.

Opposites

Related words

  • 修繕するshūzensururepairverb

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