直す
なおす·naosu
Meaning
to fix; to repair; to correct
Nuance & Usage
直す is used for repairing broken things and correcting mistakes. It is common in both physical repair (objects) and error correction (writing, data, settings).
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 直す and 治す. 直す is for fixing objects or mistakes, while 治す is mainly for healing illness or curing conditions.
Example Sentences (3)
この文の間違いを直してください。
このぶんのまちがいをなおしてください。
Please correct the mistakes in this sentence.
壊れた時計を店で直しました。
こわれたとけいをみせでなおしました。
I had the broken watch repaired at the shop.
会議の前に資料を直しておきます。
かいぎのまえにしりょうをなおしておきます。
I will revise the documents before the meeting.
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