補修
ほしゅう · hoshuu (also spelled hoshu)
Repair, mending
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How it’s used
Used in formal or technical contexts for repairing structures or school makeup work, not for everyday fixes.
補修 (hoshuu) means physical repair or remedial study; 補習 (hoshū) specifically means supplementary lessons.
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この道路は補修が必要です。
This road needs repair.
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彼は数学の補修を受けている。
He is taking remedial math.
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What does 補修 mean?
Repair, mending.
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ほしゅう (hoshuu). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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