修理

• Reading: しゅうり
• Romaji: shuuri
• Kanji breakdown: 修 (shuu) — mend, repair; 理 (ri) — manage, reason
• Pronunciation: /ɕɯː.ɾi/

Meaning

Repair; mending; fixing; servicing. The act of restoring something broken to working condition.

A transitive suru-verb (修理する = to repair). Used for fixing machines, electronics, buildings, and vehicles. Unlike 直す (a more general word for fixing), 修理 implies a more formal or professional repair. Common phrase: 修理に出す (to send something in for repair).

Examples

1. エアコンが壊れたので修理を頼みました。 The air conditioner broke, so I called for a repair.
2. 自転車の修理に千円かかった。 The bicycle repair cost a thousand yen.
3. この時計は修理すればまだ使えます。 This watch can still be used if it's repaired.

Usage Guide

Context: maintenance, daily life, appliances

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 修 (to mend, to repair) and 理 (to manage, to put in order). Together: to mend and restore order.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal