Translation guide
How to express that something is fixed, repaired, or no longer broken in Japanese. The best choice depends on what is being fixed and whether you focus on the result or the action.
To say that something broken is now fixed, often as a result of repair.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to be fixed' or 'to get repaired'. Used for machines, objects, or problems. Focuses on the state change.
The computer got fixed.
The clock is already fixed.
Passive form of 'repair'. More formal and emphasizes that someone repaired it. Used for appliances, cars, etc.
The car was repaired.
Same reading as 直る, but used for illnesses, injuries, or personal problems being healed/cured.
My cold got better.
To say that something is fastened, attached, or not moving.
Means 'is fixed' in the sense of being secured, fastened, or immobile. Used for physical objects or settings.
The shelf is fixed to the wall.
The settings are fixed (locked).
Means 'is attached' or 'is installed'. Focuses on the state of being mounted.
The air conditioner is fixed to the wall.
Colloquial for 'is stuck to' or 'is attached'. Implies adhesion or close contact.
The poster is stuck to the wall.
To say that a date, plan, or arrangement is set and not changing.
Means 'is decided' or 'is fixed'. The most common way to say a plan or date is set.
The meeting date and time are already fixed.
More formal, meaning 'is finalized' or 'is confirmed'. Used in business or official contexts.
The schedule has been fixed.
Can also be used for schedules or rules that are rigid and unchanging, but 決まっている is more natural for plans.
The rules are fixed.
To say that a result was dishonestly predetermined.
Noun meaning a 'fixed race' or 'rigged competition'. Often used in the phrase 出来レースだ.
That match was fixed.
Noun for 'match fixing' or 'rigged game', especially in sports like sumo.
Means 'is set up' or 'is rigged'. Can be used for situations that are manipulated.
This election is fixed.
Both are read なおる. 直る is for objects/machines being fixed; 治る is for illnesses/injuries healing. Using the wrong kanji can cause confusion.
English 'be fixed' is often intransitive (state). Use 直る (intransitive), not 直す (transitive). Saying パソコンが直す is incorrect.
その相撲は八百長だと疑われている。
That sumo match is suspected of being fixed.
I fixed the computer. (transitive)