Meaning

Primary

Review

Alternatives

Reviewing, Revising

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Restore what you've learned with reviews. That's what you do on WaniKani, right?

復習 is for reviewing stuff you've already learned to make sure it sticks. Some people also call it revising.

Reading

ふくしゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 復習をする

    to review

Context Sentences

今日は「て形」の復習をしましょう。

Let's review the te-form today.

大事なところだから、しっかり復習しておいてね!

This part is important, so make sure to thoroughly review it later!

予習と復習はどちらも大切です。

Preparation and review are both important.

毎日復習していたら、未来の自分からお礼の手紙が来た。

After reviewing every day, I received a thank-you letter from my future self.

Kanji Composition