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VocabJLPT N2

correction

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

1. correction
2. revision

A noun and verb (する) meaning "correction" or "to correct," used when fixing a mistake in writing, speech, or information. It is commonly used in academic, professional, and everyday settings when something needs to be amended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I apologize — I need to correct the time I announced a moment ago.

Sentence 2

The teacher made a correction to the timetable in the planner.

Sentence 3

To avoid any misunderstanding, we have revised part of the wording.

Sentence 4

The date on yesterday's notes was wrong, so I corrected it for you.

Sentence 5

I heard a correction was issued for that news story later — is that true?