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直す

なおす

to cure

Pronunciation

なおす

Contains Kanji

直
ちょく
straightaway

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Definitions

MM - #1102 Common N4
Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

1. To cure; To heal

2. To fix; To correct; To repair

auxiliary verb

3. To do over again

4. To replace; To put back as it was

5. To convert (into a different state); To transform

OTHER FORMS

治す
MM - #1102 Common N4

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Since this is a transitive verb it means that the action is done by someone/something, and takes a direct object! Also note that 直る・直す can be written with the kanji 治. 直 is used more for fixing inanimate things, while 治 is used more for things like illnesses.

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