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correction, editing
The act of reviewing and correcting written work, especially compositions, essays, or language exercises; making additions and deletions to improve writing.
先生に作文を添削してもらった。
I had my composition corrected by the teacher.
添削サービスを利用して日本語を勉強している。
I'm studying Japanese using a correction service.
赤ペンで添削された原稿が戻ってきた。
The manuscript came back with corrections in red pen.
英文を添削してくれませんか。
Could you correct my English writing?
添削 refers to correcting and editing written work.
ETYMOLOGY:
添 (add) + 削 (delete) - adding and deleting to improve writing.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 添削する - to correct, to edit
- 添削してもらう - to have something corrected
- 添削サービス - correction service
- 添削済み - corrected, proofread
USAGE NOTE:
Commonly used in educational contexts for correcting student writing. Also popular in language learning, where native speakers provide 添削 for learners' compositions. Online 添削 services have become widespread.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 添削 vs. 校正: 添削 is educational correction; 校正 is proofreading for publication
- 添削 vs. 訂正: 添削 involves comprehensive improvement; 訂正 is fixing specific errors
Related Words
Related:
校正 (proofreading)