繕う
to repair, mend, patch up (something damaged especially clothing, footwear, etc.)
to treat (a wound, injury, disease, etc.)
to adjust, fix (hair, clothing, appearance, etc.)
to keep up appearances
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to repair, mend, patch up (something damaged especially clothing, footwear, etc.) / to treat (a wound, injury, disease, etc.) / to adjust, fix (hair, clothing, appearance, etc.) / to keep up appearances
繕う
Every night my grandmother carefully mended the torn buttons and worn elbows, giving the sweater she had cherished for years a new lease on life.
Every night my grandmother carefully mended the torn buttons and worn elbows, giving the sweater she had cherished for years a new lease on life.
祖母は毎晩割れたボタンや擦り切れた肘を慎重に繕うことで、長年愛用したセーターに新たな命を吹き込んだ。
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