Translation guide
The act of repairing or covering a hole, tear, or weak spot, or updating software. This guide covers physical mending and digital updates.
To fix a hole or tear by attaching a piece of material over it.
A patch or the act of patching, especially for clothing or fabric. Often used as a noun.
I put a patch on my jeans.
A patch cloth; the piece of fabric used for patching. More specific to the material itself.
Sew on a patch.
To plug or close a hole. A general phrase that can be used for patching holes in various contexts.
Patch a hole in a tire.
Loanword from English, used for patches in clothing or software. Less common for physical mending than native terms.
To fix a damaged area on a surface by filling or covering it.
Repair or mending, often used for roads, walls, and infrastructure. Can refer to patching as a method.
To apply a software update that fixes bugs or security issues.
The standard term for a software patch. Used as a noun or with する to mean 'to patch'.
To fix something quickly and temporarily, not a permanent solution.
継ぎ当て refers to the act of patching or the patch itself, while 当て布 specifically means the piece of cloth used for patching. Use 継ぎ当て for the general concept.
This patch is neat.
Attach this patch with an iron.
Road patching work is being carried out.
To fill a hole. Used for patching holes in walls, ground, etc.
Patch a hole in the wall.
Filling with putty; specifically for patching holes or cracks with putty before painting.
Patch with putty and then paint.
Apply a security patch.
Patch the software.
Update; often used interchangeably with patching, though it can also mean a feature update. Use する for the verb.
Update (patch) the system.
Fix program; a more formal term for a patch, often used in technical documentation.
Release a patch.
First-aid or emergency measure; used for temporary fixes, including patching something up temporarily.
Apply a temporary patch to the flat tire.
Makeshift repair; emphasizes that it's a stopgap measure.
Get by with a makeshift patch.
Stopgap, makeshift; can be used for a quick patch-up job, often with a negative connotation of being insufficient.
Apply a quick-and-dirty patch.
Apply a patch cloth from the back.
While パッチ is understood, it sounds like a loanword and is less natural for traditional mending. Use 継ぎ当て or 当て布 for fabric, and 補修 for surfaces.