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.
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.
記事の誤りを訂正する。
Amend the errors in the article.
発言を訂正します。
I'd like to amend my statement.
To improve or change one's conduct, habits, or lifestyle.
Used for making corrections or partial amendments to documents, plans, or statements. Less formal than 改正, often for errors or adjustments.
契約書の誤りを修正する。
Amend the errors in the contract.
計画を修正する必要がある。
We need to amend the plan.
Specifically for revising or amending rates, prices, or standards. Often used in business contexts.
料金を改定する。
Amend the fees.
A general verb meaning 'to fix' or 'to correct'. Can be used for amending mistakes in casual contexts.
間違いを直してください。
Please amend the mistakes.
Means to reform or amend one's behavior, attitude, or system. Often used in formal or serious contexts.
生活態度を改める。
Amend one's lifestyle.
悪い習慣を改めなさい。
You must amend your bad habits.
Focuses on improvement rather than correction. Used for amending processes or conditions.
労働条件を改善する。
Amend working conditions.