1.
repair; mending
The act of fixing or restoring something that is broken or worn, especially buildings, infrastructure, or equipment.
屋根の修繕が必要だ。
The roof needs repair.
大規模修繕工事が始まった。
Large-scale repair work has begun.
修繕費は管理費に含まれている。
Repair costs are included in the management fee.
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:
- 修繕積立金 (repair reserve fund)
- 長期修繕計画 (long-term repair plan)
- 外壁修繕 (exterior wall repairs)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 修繕が必要 (repair is necessary)
- 修繕を行う (to carry out repairs)
- 修繕工事 (repair work)
- 修繕費用/修繕費 (repair costs)