Translation guide
The English word 'review' covers several distinct meanings: looking back at something, formally assessing something, studying for a test, and writing a critical evaluation. Japanese uses different words and patterns for each.
To think about or examine past events, experiences, or progress.
Literally 'turn and look back'; used for reflecting on the past, often with a sense of nostalgia or learning.
Looking back on this year, a lot happened.
Formal term for 'look back' or 'retrospect', often used in written contexts or speeches.
The president reviewed the past 10 years.
Implies self-reflection with a focus on recognizing mistakes or areas for improvement.
Let's review our mistakes and make use of them next time.
To officially examine or evaluate something, such as a policy, system, or performance.
To study or practice something again, especially for a test.
Standard word for reviewing lessons or study material.
To write or give a critical assessment of a creative work.
To critique; used for serious analysis of art, literature, film, etc.
The written or spoken evaluation itself.
Most common for online or casual reviews.
The act of re-examining or revising something.
レビュー is only for evaluating products, movies, etc. For reviewing lessons, use 復習する.
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To re-examine and improve; often used for policies, plans, or budgets.
The company is reviewing its expenses.
To examine and consider carefully; common in business and formal settings.
We will review the new proposal.
To judge or screen, often for applications, qualifications, or competitions.
Review the application documents.
I reviewed my notes before the exam.
Casual term for reviewing or going over something, often used for practice or rehearsal.
Let's review the dance choreography.
He reviewed the new movie.
Loanword from English; very common for online reviews, product reviews, etc.
I reviewed this restaurant.
Specifically for book reviews.
I reviewed the novel in the newspaper.
I read the reviews of this hotel.
Formal critique, often in academic or journalistic contexts.
Write a movie review.
Book review.
The book review appeared in the newspaper.
Re-examination, often with the goal of improvement.
A review of the system is necessary.
Consideration, examination; used in formal contexts.
That proposal is currently under review.
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