Translation guide
The English word "revising" covers several related but distinct actions: correcting errors, improving content, updating information, and reviewing for an exam. This guide helps you choose the right Japanese expression based on what you are actually doing.
You are making changes to fix mistakes, improve clarity, or adjust content in a written work, proposal, or plan.
The most common and general word for making corrections or revisions to a document, plan, or system. It implies fixing errors or adjusting details.
I will correct the typos in the report.
We need to revise the plan.
Used for revising a published work like a book, dictionary, or edition. It implies a more substantial update or new version.
This dictionary is scheduled to be revised next year.
Literally 'to look over again'. It means to review and revise something, often with the nuance of reconsidering or improving it from a fresh perspective.
We will review (and revise) the budget.
I revised the text to make it easier to understand.
Specifically means to correct or revise someone's writing, often by a teacher or editor. It focuses on marking errors and suggesting improvements.
The teacher revised my essay.
You are changing numbers, facts, or details to reflect the latest situation.
The standard word for updating data, records, software, or web content. It means replacing old information with new.
I will update (revise) the information on the website.
I revised the data to the latest version.
To change something to a new or better state, often used for rules, systems, or personal habits. It can imply a formal revision.
You are studying material again to prepare for a test. This is the British English meaning of 'revising'.
The standard word for reviewing or going over what you have studied, especially for a test.
I am revising history for the exam.
A slightly more casual way to say 'review' or 'brush up'. Often used for practicing a skill or going over lessons.
Let's revise before the test.
修正 (shūsei) is for fixing errors or making small adjustments. 改訂 (kaitei) is for a new edition of a published work. 更新 (kōshin) is for updating data or information to the latest state. Use 修正 for correcting a draft, 改訂 for a revised book, and 更新 for refreshing a webpage.
復習 (fukushū) only means reviewing/studying. If you say レポートを復習する, it sounds like you are studying the report for a test, not correcting it. Use 修正する instead.
I spent the weekend revising my essay.
The publisher is revising the textbook for the new curriculum.
She's revising for her final exams.
To revise the law.