Translation guide
How to express 'amend' in Japanese, covering formal revision of documents, laws, and plans, as well as informal corrections.
To make formal changes or improvements to a legal text, contract, constitution, or official document.
The standard term for amending laws, regulations, or systems. Implies a formal, often legislative, revision.
Amend the constitution.
The law was amended.
Used for making corrections or partial amendments to documents, plans, or statements. Less formal than 改正, often for errors or adjustments.
Amend the errors in the contract.
We need to amend the plan.
Specifically for revising or amending rates, prices, or standards. Often used in business contexts.
Amend the fees.
To fix small mistakes or make slight changes to a text, statement, or plan.
The most common word for correcting errors in writing, speech, or data. Focuses on fixing mistakes.
Amend the errors in the article.
I'd like to amend my statement.
A general verb meaning 'to fix' or 'to correct'. Can be used for amending mistakes in casual contexts.
To improve or change one's conduct, habits, or lifestyle.
改正 (かいせい) is for large-scale, formal amendments like laws. 修正 (しゅうせい) is for partial revisions or adjustments to plans/documents. 訂正 (ていせい) is strictly for correcting errors.
Amend a law.
Amend a plan.
Amend a typo.
間違いを直してください。
Please amend the mistakes.
You must amend your bad habits.