Translation guide
The English word 'review' covers several distinct meanings: looking back at something, formally assessing something, studying for a test, and writing a critical evaluation. Japanese uses different words and patterns for each.
To think about or examine past events, experiences, or progress.
Literally 'turn and look back'; used for reflecting on the past, often with a sense of nostalgia or learning.
今年を振り返って、いろいろなことがあった。
Looking back on this year, a lot happened.
Formal term for 'look back' or 'retrospect', often used in written contexts or speeches.
社長は過去10年を回顧した。
The president reviewed the past 10 years.
Implies self-reflection with a focus on recognizing mistakes or areas for improvement.
失敗を反省して、次に生かそう。
Let's review our mistakes and make use of them next time.
To officially examine or evaluate something, such as a policy, system, or performance.
To study or practice something again, especially for a test.
Standard word for reviewing lessons or study material.
試験の前にノートを復習した。
I reviewed my notes before the exam.
To write or give a critical assessment of a creative work.
To critique; used for serious analysis of art, literature, film, etc.
彼は新作映画を批評した。
He reviewed the new movie.
The written or spoken evaluation itself.
Most common for online or casual reviews.
The act of re-examining or revising something.
レビュー is only for evaluating products, movies, etc. For reviewing lessons, use 復習する.
✕ 数学をレビューする
Intended: review math
○ 数学を復習する
Review math
To re-examine and improve; often used for policies, plans, or budgets.
会社は経費を見直している。
The company is reviewing its expenses.
To examine and consider carefully; common in business and formal settings.
新しい提案を検討します。
We will review the new proposal.
To judge or screen, often for applications, qualifications, or competitions.
応募書類を審査する。
Review the application documents.
Casual term for reviewing or going over something, often used for practice or rehearsal.
ダンスの振り付けをおさらいしよう。
Let's review the dance choreography.
Loanword from English; very common for online reviews, product reviews, etc.
このレストランをレビューした。
I reviewed this restaurant.
Specifically for book reviews.
新聞でその小説を書評した。
I reviewed the novel in the newspaper.
このホテルのレビューを読んだ。
I read the reviews of this hotel.
Formal critique, often in academic or journalistic contexts.
映画の批評を書く。
Write a movie review.
Book review.
書評が新聞に載った。
The book review appeared in the newspaper.
Re-examination, often with the goal of improvement.
制度の見直しが必要だ。
A review of the system is necessary.
Consideration, examination; used in formal contexts.
その案は現在検討中です。
That proposal is currently under review.