【JLPT N3 Grammar】〜直す(〜なおす / ~naosu)

Explanation:〜直す

Meaning
"もう一度〜する"

"do something again"
Used to indicate that an action is being done again, often with the intention of correcting, improving, or redoing something from the start. It is attached to verbs to convey the idea of repeating or redoing the action.

Form
V(ます形)ます + 直す

Points

  1. Repeating Actions: "〜直す" is used when an action needs to be repeated, usually to fix a mistake, improve the result, or give it another try.
  2. Improvement or Correction: The repetition often implies that the first attempt was not satisfactory, and the action is being done again to achieve a better outcome.
  3. Common Usage: This expression is frequently used in daily life for actions that involve corrections, adjustments, or improvements.

JLPT Level
N2



Sample sentenes

トムさん、作文さくぶんましたが、漢字かんじ間違まちがいがおおいので、なおしてください。
Tom, I've reviewed your essay, but there are many mistakes with the kanji, so please rewrite it.

スープがつめたくなったので、あたたなおします
The soup is cold, so I'm going to reheat it.

うまく写真しゃしんれなかったので、撮りなおします
I couldn't get a good photo, so I'll take it again.

ごめん、いま電車でんしゃなかだから、あとでかけなおします
Sorry, I'm on the train right now, so I'll call you back later.

大学だいがく卒業そつぎょうしたらくにかえるつもりでしたが、もう一度いちどかんがなおことにしました。
I was planning to return to my home country after graduating from university, but I've decided to reconsider.

Vocabulary

Japanese
English
間違い まちがい mistake
- (でんわを)かける make a phone call

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