Translation guide
The activity or job of fixing something that is broken or damaged. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with nouns like 修理 (しゅうり) or 修繕 (しゅうぜん), often combined with 作業 (さぎょう) or 工事 (こうじ) depending on the context.
Referring to the act of fixing mechanical or electrical items, such as cars, electronics, or household appliances.
The most common and general term for repair. Can be used as a noun or combined with する to form a verb (修理する).
The car repair took a long time.
Specifically emphasizes the work or operation of repairing. 作業 means 'work' or 'operation'.
Often used for mending or repairing things like clothes, furniture, or buildings. Slightly more formal or technical than 修理.
Referring to repair work on larger structures, public works, or construction projects.
Commonly used for repair and maintenance work on roads, bridges, buildings, etc. 工事 means 'construction work'.
Talking about the business or act of offering repair services.
The repair business or industry. Used for shops or professionals specializing in repair.
Referring to a makeshift or temporary repair.
修理 (しゅうり) is the most general and covers mechanical/electrical items. 修繕 (しゅうぜん) is often for fabric, clothing, or small items. 補修 (ほしゅう) is for structural or large-scale repair, often in construction contexts.
You repair a car, but you mend clothes.
While 修理作業 is correct, in casual conversation simply 修理 is often enough. Adding 作業 can sound overly formal or technical unless you specifically mean the work process.
This watch needs repair.
The repair work is scheduled to be completed tomorrow.
靴の修繕を頼んだ。
I asked for shoe repair.
Road repair work is being carried out.
The road is closed due to bridge repair work.
Implies renovation or improvement in addition to repair. Often used for buildings or facilities.
The school building renovation work will be done during summer vacation.
Less common; can be used for repair construction work but 補修工事 is more standard.
The water pipe repair work has started.
He runs a computer repair business.
Similar to 修理業 but often for clothing, shoes, or furniture repair.
There are few repair shops in this town.
Emergency or temporary repair. 応急 means 'first-aid' or 'emergency'.
I had a flat tire, so I did a temporary repair.
A makeshift repair, something done to get by for the time being.
A makeshift repair won't last long.