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添削 (てんさく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
correction ; revision ; polishing
Refers to making corrections and improvements to a piece of writing, such as an essay or manuscript, often by a teacher or editor. Implies both fixing errors and refining expression.
この 原げん 稿こう は まだ 添てん 削さく が 必ひつ 要よう だ 。
This manuscript still needs revision.
Kanji 添 annexed, accompany, marry Similar words 校こう 正せい 校正 focuses on proofreading for typographical errors and factual accuracy, while 添削 includes broader improvements to content and style.
修しゅう 正せい 修正 is a general term for amendment or modification, not limited to writing, and lacks the nuance of polishing or refining expression.
Etymology Compound of 添 (てん, 'to add, accompany') and 削 (さく, 'to cut, delete'), reflecting the dual process of adding and removing elements to improve a text.
