synonym Comparative
修理する
VS
繕う
Differences Between "修理する" and "繕う"
Option A
修理する
Meaning
to repair, to fix
Reading
しゅうりする (shuurisuru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
壊れた時計を修理しました。
I repaired the broken watch.
Option B
繕う
Meaning
to mend, to repair, to patch up; to smooth over, to keep up appearances
Reading
つくろう (tsukurou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
破れたシャツを丁寧に繕った。
I carefully mended the torn shirt.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to repair, to fix)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 修理する: Typically used for fixing objects like machines, vehicles, or broken household items. (例: 車を修理する - to repair a car)
- 繕う: Can refer to physical repair (e.g., clothes, nets) or metaphorical repair (e.g., relationships, reputation, maintaining composure). (例: 体裁を繕う - keep up appearances)
- 修理する: Typically used for fixing objects like machines, vehicles, or broken household items. (例: 車を修理する - to repair a car)
- 繕う: Can refer to physical repair (e.g., clothes, nets) or metaphorical repair (e.g., relationships, reputation, maintaining composure). (例: 体裁を繕う - keep up appearances)
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