Translation guide
The English verb 'revise' covers several related actions: correcting or improving something, reviewing for an exam, and formally amending a document. Japanese uses different words for each.
To make changes to something written or planned in order to correct or improve it.
General term for correcting errors or making adjustments. Used for documents, plans, data, etc.
Please revise the report.
We need to revise the plan.
Used for revising a published work like a book, dictionary, or edition. Implies a new version.
This textbook will be revised next year.
To review and reconsider, often with the idea of improving. Can be used for plans, systems, or one's own work.
We need to revise the budget.
To make minor corrections or touch-ups. Often used for small adjustments to a draft or product.
I revised the design a little.
To go over material again in preparation for a test.
To make an official change to a legal or formal document.
To reconsider and alter a previous view or decision.
修正 (しゅうせい) is for general corrections or adjustments. 改訂 (かいてい) is for revised editions of published works. 改正 (かいせい) is for formal amendments to laws or systems.
The loanword リバイス (ribaisu) exists but is not commonly used. Stick to the native Japanese terms above.
We need to revise the law.
I revised my opinion based on the new data.