Japanese word

直る

Pronunciation

Romajinaoru

Meaning

  • verbbe fixed

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • すぐに直るsu gu ni nao ru

    get fixed quickly

  • 完全に直るkan zen ni nao ru

    get completely fixed

Similar words

直すnaosu: To cause something damaged or faulty to work normally again.

Definition in Japanese

壊れたり調子が悪くなったりした物が、正常な状態に戻ること。kowa re ta ri chō shi ga waru ku na tta ri shi ta mono ga sei jō na jō tai ni modo ru ko to

Word origin

The native verb 直る (naoru) continues Old Japanese なほる (nahoru), based on なほ (naho, "proper" or "whole") and expressing a return to a proper state; the exact verb formation is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • 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.

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