見直し（みなおし、minaoshi）
- review

The Japanese word 見直し, pronounced みなおし, generally means "review," "reconsideration," "revision," or "going over something again." It implies a careful examination or assessment of something that has already been done or created, often with the aim of making improvements, correcting errors, or updating information. The scope of a 見直し can vary widely, from a quick check to a thorough and detailed inspection. 見直し often indicates a process of reviewing a situation or a document to identify areas for improvement or to make sure everything is accurate and up-to-date.

⚫︎計画の見直しが必要だ。 Translation: We need to review the plan. ⚫︎契約書の条項を見直しましょう。 Translation: Let's review the clauses of the contract. ⚫︎テストの結果を見直し、間違えた箇所を修正した。 Translation: I reviewed the test results and corrected the mistakes.

⚫︎見直し is used in various contexts, including business, education, and personal activities. ⚫︎You can use it when you are talking about reviewing documents, plans, reports, or any other kind of information. ⚫︎You can also use it to talk about making corrections or changes based on the review. ⚫︎The word is frequently used in formal and informal settings.

⚫︎見直し is written in kanji as 見直し. ⚫︎The reading is みなおし using hiragana. ⚫︎The okurigana (the suffix hiragana) is usually し. ⚫︎There are no other common ways to write this word. ⚫︎The term is frequently used as a noun, but also can be used as the stem of a verb phrase. For example, the verb form is 見直す （みなおす）, meaning "to review" or "to reconsider."

⚫︎検討（けんとう）：Consideration, examination ⚫︎再検討（さいけんとう）：Reconsideration ⚫︎確認（かくにん）：Confirmation, verification ⚫︎レビュー (from English "review") ⚫︎改訂（かいてい）：Revision ⚫︎修正（しゅうせい）：Correction, revision

While there isn't a single perfect antonym, words that suggest *not* doing a 見直し could be considered opposites in meaning, depending on the context. ⚫︎放置（ほうち）：Leaving as is, neglecting (This is used to mean "not to revise") ⚫︎無視（むし）：Ignoring (could imply not reviewing)

プロジェクトの進捗状況を見直し、遅延が発生している箇所を特定した。 ・Translation: I reviewed the project's progress and identified the areas where delays are occurring. ・Explanation: This sentence demonstrates 見直し in the context of project management, highlighting the process of checking progress and finding problems.

レポートを提出する前に、誤字脱字がないかよく見直してください。 ・Translation: Please review your report carefully for any typos or omissions before submitting it. ・Explanation: This sentence shows 見直し in a very common situation: proofreading a document. It stresses the importance of carefully checking for errors.

⚫︎The word 見直し is a compound word. ⚫︎It is composed of the verb 見る（みる), meaning "to see" or "to look," and the suffix 直し（なおし) which conveys the meaning of "correction" or "revision". ⚫︎The core idea is to "look again" or "re-examine" something to make it better.