Meaning

Primary

To Be Fixed

Alternative

To Fix

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means fix so the verb version is similar to that, to be fixed. This word is for when something is fixed, but you're not the one fixing it.

Reading

なおる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

You have to learn the なお part. Think of it this way. Something needs to be fixed. It's urgent! You have to fix it now! (なお). This will also work with the similar word, 直す, which you'll learn soon if you haven't already.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • バグが直る

    the bug is fixed (computer)

    おもちゃが直る

    the toy is fixed

    クセが直る

    the habit is fixed

Context Sentences

もうすぐ、インターネットのルーターが直ると思う。

I think the internet router will be fixed soon.

出血が止まって、足首のいたみも直った。

The bleeding stopped and the pain in the ankle went away.

今日トイレが直らないと仕方がない。

If the toilet doesn't get fixed today, there is nothing we can do.

Kanji Composition