直す

なおす

to correct (v.t.); to fix

Also:to change, to cure, to do over again

What does 直す mean?

直す is a Japanese verb meaning to correct (v.t.); to fix in English. It can also be translated as to change, to cure, to do over again depending on context. It is written as 直す in kanji, なおす in hiragana, and naosu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

いまそれをそうったって無駄だ。

It's no use trying to fix it now.

その本をなおしなさい。

Put the book back where you found it.

次の文章を日本語にしなさい。

Put the following sentences into Japanese.