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JLPT N3 Grammar

直す

N3Change

N3 · Change · masu-form verb去ます + 直す

Meaning

do again; redo

Structure

masu-form verb去ます + 直す

Explanation

As an auxiliary verb, 直す means to do an action again in order to improve or adjust the result.

Usage

Common combinations include 書き直す, 読み直す, 考え直す, and 作り直す.

Example

間違いが多かったので、作文を書き直しました。

There were many mistakes, so I rewrote the composition.

Common Mistake

Not every action naturally takes 直す; it is usually for actions that can be corrected or redone.

Memory Tip

直す means doing the action a second time to make it better.

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