Translation guide
The English word 'editing' covers a wide range of activities, from correcting written text to assembling video footage. In Japanese, different words are used depending on what is being edited and the nature of the work.
編集
editing (general)
Correcting, improving, or preparing written material for publication.
General term for editing, including compiling, arranging, and preparing content. Often used for books, magazines, and digital content.
彼は雑誌の編集を担当している。
He is in charge of editing the magazine.
この記事は編集が必要だ。
This article needs editing.
Proofreading; checking for errors in spelling, grammar, and formatting. More specific than 編集.
原稿の校正を頼まれた。
I was asked to proofread the manuscript.
Polishing or refining a text, especially literary works. Implies careful revision for style and expression.
詩を何度も推敲する。
I revise the poem over and over.
Cutting, arranging, and processing video or audio recordings.
Also used for video/audio editing. Context makes the meaning clear.
動画を編集するのに何時間もかかった。
It took hours to edit the video.
Specifically video editing. Often used in professional contexts.
映像編集の仕事をしています。
I work in video editing.
Audio editing.
ポッドキャストの音声編集を学んでいる。
I'm learning audio editing for podcasts.
Making changes to a digital file, such as a text document, spreadsheet, or image.
Standard term for editing digital files.
このファイルを編集するにはパスワードが必要です。
You need a password to edit this file.
Making corrections or modifications. Often used for fixing errors or updating content.
Referring to the job of an editor.
Editor (person).
彼女は出版社の編集者だ。
She is an editor at a publishing company.
Editing work/job.
編集の仕事に就きたい。
I want to get a job in editing.
編集 (へんしゅう) is the broadest term for editing, covering everything from content arrangement to technical production. 校正 (こうせい) is specifically proofreading for errors. 推敲 (すいこう) is literary polishing, often used for creative writing.
一日中動画を編集していた。
I spent the whole day editing the video.
この段落は編集が必要だ。
This paragraph needs editing.
誤字を修正してください。
Please correct the typos.