synonym Comparative
復習
VS
改正
Differences Between "復習" and "改正"
Option A
復習
Meaning
review; revision
Reading
ふくしゅう (fukushū)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
授業が終わった後、その日のうちに復習をします。
After class is over, I review within that day.
Option B
改正
Meaning
revision, amendment, alteration (of laws, rules, etc.)
Reading
かいせい (kaisei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
法律が改正され、新しい制度が始まった。
The law was revised, and a new system began.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(review; revision)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 復習: Refers to reviewing what has already been learned to reinforce memory. Can be used with する as a verb (復習する). Contrast with 予習 (preview). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Are you absolutely sure you reviewed everything?! If you get the answers wrong next time... you're staying in my room all night for a private makeup lesson! Got it?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『復習は完璧なんでしょうね？！もし次のミニテストで間違えるようなことがあったら…今夜は私の部屋で徹夜で補習だからね！覚悟しなさいよ！』
- 改正: 法律、規則、制度などをより良くするために改めること。特に公的な文書や規範に対して使われます。To amend or revise laws, rules, systems, etc., to make them better or more appropriate. Specifically used for official documents or norms.
- 復習: Refers to reviewing what has already been learned to reinforce memory. Can be used with する as a verb (復習する). Contrast with 予習 (preview). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Are you absolutely sure you reviewed everything?! If you get the answers wrong next time... you're staying in my room all night for a private makeup lesson! Got it?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『復習は完璧なんでしょうね？！もし次のミニテストで間違えるようなことがあったら…今夜は私の部屋で徹夜で補習だからね！覚悟しなさいよ！』
- 改正: 法律、規則、制度などをより良くするために改めること。特に公的な文書や規範に対して使われます。To amend or revise laws, rules, systems, etc., to make them better or more appropriate. Specifically used for official documents or norms.
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