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手直し (てなおし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
adjustment ; tweaking ; minor correction
Refers to making small fixes or improvements to something already mostly complete, such as a document, plan, or product. Often used for quick, hands-on corrections rather than major overhauls.
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I'll tweak the design and then submit it.
Kanji 直 straightaway, honesty, frankness Similar words 修しゅう 正せい 修正 is a more formal term for correction or revision, often used for documents, laws, or systematic errors. 手直し implies lighter, more informal adjustments.
調ちょう 整せい 調整 focuses on adjusting or regulating something to achieve balance or a desired state (e.g., schedule, volume). 手直し is more about fixing or improving a specific thing.
Etymology Compound of 手 (hand) and 直し (the noun form of 直す, 'to fix'). Literally 'hand-fixing', suggesting a manual, direct correction.
