1.
repair; mending
The act of fixing or restoring something that is broken or worn, especially buildings, infrastructure, or equipment.
ETYMOLOGY:
修 (repair, fix) + 繕 (mend, patch)
VERB FORM:
- 修繕する (to repair, mend)
CONTRAST WITH SIMILAR TERMS:
- 修繕 - restoration to original condition, often for buildings
- 修理 - general repair, often for machines/appliances
- 補修 - patching, minor repairs
- リフォーム - renovation (improvements beyond original state)
CONDOMINIUM CONTEXT:
大規模修繕 (major repairs) is an important concept for Japanese condominiums:
COMMON COLLOCATIONS: