Doing better with 〜直す

Grammar: Idiomatic & Strong Expressions

Appending 直す to a verb stem gives the meaning of re-doing an action, with the intention of doing it better than before (fixing it).

Examples

Re-imagining oneself with 〜直す

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Re-learning how to swim with 〜直す

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Supplemental examples

Better to re-learn how to swim with 〜た＋方がいい

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