Meaning

Primary

Repair

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

When you repair things for a reason, you'll be able to repair just about anything! Just remember, always be repairing for a reason.

Reading

しゅうり
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

時計の修理の仕方が分かりません。

I don't know how to repair clocks.

修理に出したら、修理代、高くつくんじゃない?

If you send it in for repair, won't the repair cost a lot of money?

メーカーに問い合わせましたが、もう部品がなく修理不能だそうです。

I contacted the manufacturer, but they said they no longer have the parts and it is beyond repair.

「おい、修理屋。これはすぐに直せるか?」「って、君たちの関係ってこと?悪いけど、それはできないよ。」

"Hey, repairman. Can you fix this right now?" "You mean, you guys' relationship? Sorry. No can do."

Kanji Composition