Translation guide
The English word "revision" can refer to the act of changing or improving something, a corrected version, or the process of studying for an exam. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Expressing the action of modifying, amending, or updating content, plans, or systems.
General term for correction or modification, often used for documents, errors, or plans.
報告書の修正が必要です。
The report needs revision.
Revision of a published work, such as a book, dictionary, or edition.
この辞書は改訂版です。
This dictionary is a revised edition.
Change or alteration, often used for schedules, plans, or settings.
スケジュールの変更をお知らせします。
We will inform you of the schedule revision.
Review or re-examination with the intent to improve, often used for policies or systems.
制度の見直しが行われた。
A revision of the system was carried out.
Referring to the result of revising, such as a new edition or draft.
Revised edition, commonly used for books, manuals, or software.
改訂版が来月発売されます。
The revised edition will be released next month.
Corrected version, often for documents or drafts with errors fixed.
New edition, implying a significant update or reissue.
Expressing the act of reviewing material before a test.
Review or revision of learned material, standard term for exam preparation.
試験の前に復習しなければならない。
I have to do revision before the exam.
修正 (しゅうせい) is for correcting errors or making small adjustments. 改訂 (かいてい) is for revising published works like books or editions. 変更 (へんこう) is for changing plans, schedules, or settings. Use 修正 for document corrections, 改訂 for new editions, and 変更 for alterations.
The katakana word リビジョン is rarely used in natural Japanese. It may appear in technical contexts like software versioning, but for general use, stick to the native terms above.
修正版をメールで送ります。
I'll send the revised version by email.
教科書の新版が出た。
A new edition of the textbook came out.
Studying for an exam, broader than just review.
彼は試験勉強で忙しい。
He is busy with revision for exams.