修復・修覆|しゅうふくshuufuku[0]heiban (flat)
しゅふくshufuku
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Which spelling to use
修復修復 is the commonest written form and the recommended choice for beginners; use this form when writing the word.
修覆修覆 is a less common written variant using an outdated kanji; beginners should use 修復 instead.
Definitions
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbrestoration; repair; mending
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 修復する（しゅうふくする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 修復します（しゅうふくします） |
| Negative (nai) | 修復しない（しゅうふくしない） |
| polite (masen) | 修復しません（しゅうふくしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 修復せず・修復せぬ（しゅうふくせず・しゅうふくせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 修復した（しゅうふくした） |
| polite (mashita) | 修復しました（しゅうふくしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 修復しなかった（しゅうふくしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 修復しませんでした（しゅうふくしませんでした） |
| Te form | 修復して（しゅうふくして） |
| Potential | 修復できる（しゅうふくできる） |
| Passive | 修復される（しゅうふくされる） |
| Causative | 修復させる（しゅうふくさせる） |
| Causative passive | 修復させられる（しゅうふくさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 修復すれば（しゅうふくすれば） |
| tara | 修復したら（しゅうふくしたら） |
| Volitional | 修復しよう（しゅうふくしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 修復しましょう（しゅうふくしましょう） |
| Imperative | 修復しろ（しゅうふくしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym修理しゅうりNeutralThe most general word for repairing machines and appliances, as in 「車の修理」. 「修復」 focuses on restoring the original state and also covers repairing relationships.
- Synonym手入れていれNeutralEveryday upkeep and care, as in 「庭の手入れ」. 「修復」 is about restoring something damaged to its original state.
- Synonym補修ほしゅうNeutralPatching or repairing damaged parts, as in 「道路の補修」. 「修復」 emphasizes restoring the original state and works for both partial and whole restoration.
- Synonym修繕しゅうぜんNeutralRepairing buildings and objects, as in 「屋根の修繕」. 「修復」 stresses returning something to its original condition.
- Synonym改修かいしゅうNeutralRepairing and improving facilities, as in 「河川改修」. 「修復」 is about returning things to their original state.
- Synonym復旧ふっきゅうNeutralBringing interrupted services and transport back, said after disasters, accidents or breakdowns, as in 「電車が復旧」.
- Synonym復元ふくげんNeutralReconstructing something to its original appearance, as in 「復元図」. 「修復」 focuses on mending the damaged parts.
- SynonymリペアNeutralLoanword for repair, seen mostly at shops for instruments, shoes and bags. 「修復」 leans written/formal and centers on restoring the original state.
- RelatedリニューアルNeutralLoanword for renewing or remodeling, used mostly for shops and products, as in 「リニューアルオープン」.
- Related修正しゅうせいNeutralCorrecting or amending mistakes, as in 「誤りを修正」. 「修復」 is about restoring damaged things to their original state.
- Related直しなおしNeutralA noun for corrections and mending, common in colloquial speech, as in 「お直し」. 「修復」 leans written/formal.
- Related修築しゅうちくWrittenWritten/formal prose: renovating or repairing buildings, as in 「城の修築」. 「修復」 focuses on restoring the original state.
- Related修補しゅうほWrittenWritten/formal prose and rare: mending or repairing. In everyday speech use 「補修」 or 「修復」.
- Related修造しゅぞうWrittenWritten/formal prose and rare: repairing temples and shrines. Say 「修繕」 or 「修復」 in daily use.
- Related繕いつくろいNeutralMending clothes with needle and thread; also keeping up appearances, as in 「体裁を繕う」. 「修復」 focuses on restoring the original state.
- Related補綴ほてつWrittenWritten/formal prose: patching up texts, also a dental term for prostheses. 「修復」 centers on restoring the original state.
- Antonym破壊はかいNeutralThe opposite of 「修復」 in repair vs. destruction: wrecking or destroying, as in 「環境破壊」.
- Antonym損傷そんしょうNeutralThe opposite of 「修復」 in repair vs. damage: being damaged or injured, as in 「損傷を受ける」.
Choose 「修復」 for restoring damaged cultural properties, buildings or relationships to their original state, as in 「関係修復」 and 「文化財の修復」. To fix machines and appliances, 「修理」 is the everyday default; for buildings use 「修繕」; when services or transport come back after a disaster, say 「復旧」. The opposites are 「破壊」 and 「損傷」.
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