N2
つくろう (tsukurou)
繕う
to mend, to repair, to patch up; to smooth over, to keep up appearances
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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)
📝 Example Sentences
破れたシャツを丁寧に繕った。
I carefully mended the torn shirt.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "繕う"!
ほつれたセーターを母が手早く＿＿＿くれた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「ほつれたセーター」は修理する、つまり「繕う」ものです。
English: A frayed sweater is 'mended' (tsukurou).
English: A frayed sweater is 'mended' (tsukurou).
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