補修(ほしゅう)

ほしゅう
noun
repair; mending; maintenance
1. repair; mending; maintenance
Fixing or restoring something that is damaged or deteriorated, especially buildings, roads, and infrastructure.
道路(どうろ)の補修(ほしゅう)工事(こうじ)が始(はじ)まった。
Road repair work has begun.
屋根(やね)を補修(ほしゅう)してもらった。
I had the roof repaired.
老朽化(ろうきゅうか)した校舎(こうしゃ)の補修(ほしゅう)に多額(たがく)の費用(ひよう)がかかる。
Repairing the aging school building will cost a large amount.

USAGE:
補修(ほしゅう) refers to repairing things that have deteriorated over time, particularly structures and infrastructure. It implies restoring something to a functional state rather than replacing it entirely.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 補修(ほしゅう)工事(こうじ) (repair work/construction)
  • 補修(ほしゅう)費用(ひよう) (repair costs)
  • 道路(どうろ)の補修(ほしゅう) (road repair)
  • 補修(ほしゅう)する (to repair)

SIMILAR WORDS:
修理(しゅうり) is a broader term for fixing broken items (appliances, machines). 補修(ほしゅう) focuses on maintaining or patching up structures and facilities. 修繕(しゅうぜん) is more formal and often used for building maintenance.

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