Translation guide
The act of improving or altering an image, photograph, or digital graphic, often to correct flaws or enhance appearance.
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.
この写真はレタッチが必要です。
This photo needs retouching.
彼女はレタッチの仕事をしています。
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.
画像の修正をお願いします。
Please retouch the image.
この部分を修正してください。
Please retouch this part.
Means 'processing' or 'manipulation'. Often used for digital image editing, including retouching, but can imply more extensive alterations or enhancements.
写真を加工するアプリが人気です。
Apps for retouching photos are popular.
この画像は加工されています。
This image has been retouched.
A casual phrase meaning 'to fix a photo'. It can imply retouching but is less specific and more colloquial.
この写真、ちょっと直してくれる？
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.
その絵画は専門家によって修復されました。
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.
レタッチで肌をきれいにした。
I retouched the skin to make it look nice.
誤字を修正する。
Correct a typo.
画像を加工して面白くする。
Manipulate the image to make it funny.
I requested retouching of the old photograph.