Japanese

しゅうり
Meaning: repair; fixing
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

修
理

Example sentences

Since my computer broke, I sent it in for repair.
この修理は保証の範囲内です。
This repair is within the scope of the warranty.
修理代金として十万円を請求された。
I was charged 100,000 yen for the repair.
壊れた時計を分解して修理を試みた。
I disassembled the broken watch and tried to repair it.
彼女は新しい靴のヒールを修理した。
She had the heels of her new shoes repaired.
自転車を修理するために必要な工具を揃えた
I gathered the necessary tools to repair the bicycle.
古い井戸のポンプを修理して、水が出るようにした。
I repaired the old well pump so that water would come out.
古い箪笥を修理してまた使うことにした。
I decided to repair the old chest of drawers and use it again.
修理の前に、見積もりを出してもらった。
I had an estimate provided before the repair.
壁の裏の配線が複雑で、修理に時間がかかった。
The wiring behind the wall was complex, and the repair took time.

Usage Notes

Used for fixing mechanical or electronic items. Often used as a suru-verb (修理する).

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