Translation guide
To make small improvements or corrections to an image, photo, or other visual work.
To edit a digital photo or image to enhance its appearance, fix flaws, or adjust details.
General term for correcting or modifying something, commonly used for photo editing.
写真を修正する。
I retouch the photo.
To process or manipulate an image, often implying more extensive editing or adding effects.
画像を加工する。
I retouch the image.
Loanword from English 'retouch', specifically used for photo retouching in a professional or technical context.
この写真はレタッチされています。
This photo has been retouched.
To correct or adjust, often used for color correction or exposure adjustment in photography.
色を補正する。
I correct the color (retouch the color).
To make small repairs or improvements to a painting, print, or other physical object by adding or adjusting details.
Literally 'to add a hand', meaning to make minor adjustments or touch-ups to something.
絵に少し手を加える。
I retouch the painting a little.
Same as above, but can also apply to physical objects when making corrections.
版画を修正する。
I retouch the print.
To add brushstrokes or retouch a painting, often used in art restoration.
古い絵画に加筆する。
I retouch the old painting.