1.
to correct, to revise, to amend
To fix errors or inaccuracies in text, statements, or records.
間違いを訂正する。
To correct a mistake.
発言を訂正させてください。
Please allow me to correct my statement.
記事の誤りが見つかったので、すぐに訂正した。
An error was found in the article, so it was corrected immediately.
訂正する is composed of 訂 (correct) + 正 (right, correct).
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: Transitive (他動詞)
- Pattern: 〜を訂正する
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 間違いを訂正する: to correct a mistake
- 誤字を訂正する: to correct a typo
- 発言を訂正する: to correct a statement
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 訂正する: to correct (errors in text/statements)
- 修正する: to revise, to modify (broader, includes improvements)
- 直す: to fix (general, everyday)