“Restoration” in Japanese
Short answer
Restoration in Japanese is “回復” (kaifuku). Full meaning: restoration, recovery, rehabilitation, return, improvement; recovery (from an illness), recuperation, convalescence.
Other ways to say “Restoration” in Japanese
復元
fukugen restoration (to the original state or location), reconstruction, restitution
復辟
fukuheki restoration (of an abdicated ruler)
中興
chuukou restoration, revival, resurgence
復位
fukui restoration, reinstatement
修復
shuufuku restoration, repair, mending
還元
kangen restoration, return; reduction, resolution, deoxidization, deoxidation
克復
kokufuku restoration
復旧
fukkyuu restoration, restitution, rehabilitation
挽回
bankai recovery, restoration
レストア
resutoa restoration (buildings, art, vehicles, etc.); (system) restore, recovery (file system, etc.)
還付
kanpu return, restoration, refund, (duty) drawback
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