Translation guide
The act of improving or altering an image, photograph, or digital graphic, often to correct flaws or enhance appearance.
photo retouching
image retouching
To improve or alter a photograph or digital image, such as removing blemishes, adjusting colors, or enhancing details.
The most common and direct loanword for 'retouching' in the context of photo editing. Used widely in both casual and professional settings.
This photo needs retouching.
She does retouching work.
A general term for 'correction' or 'modification'. Used for retouching when emphasizing fixing flaws or making adjustments. Can be used in various contexts beyond photos.
Please retouch the image.
Please retouch this part.
Means 'processing' or 'manipulation'. Often used for digital image editing, including retouching, but can imply more extensive alterations or enhancements.
Apps for retouching photos are popular.
This image has been retouched.
A casual phrase meaning 'to fix a photo'. It can imply retouching but is less specific and more colloquial.
Can you retouch this photo a bit?
To restore or repair a physical artwork, such as a painting or photograph, by touching up damaged areas.
The standard term for 'restoration' of artworks or cultural properties. It implies careful repair to return something to its original state.
The painting was retouched by a specialist.
Means 'repair' or 'mending'. Can be used for touching up damaged areas on artworks, but is more general and often used for physical objects.
レタッチ is specifically for photo retouching and is a loanword. 修正 is a general term for correction and can be used in many contexts. 加工 implies processing or manipulation, often with a creative or enhancing nuance. Use レタッチ for clear, modern photo editing contexts.
I retouched the skin to make it look nice.
Correct a typo.
Manipulate the image to make it funny.
古い写真の補修を依頼した。
I requested retouching of the old photograph.