Meaning and Usage
"復旧" (ふっきゅう) refers to the process of restoring something to its original or functional state after damage or failure. It is commonly used in contexts such as disaster recovery, system repairs, and infrastructure restoration.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "復旧" in news reports about natural disasters, technical failures, or accidents where services or facilities are being restored. It implies returning to normal operation rather than improvement or upgrade.
Collocations and Patterns
- 復旧作業 (ふっきゅうさぎょう): restoration work; used when talking about the tasks involved in restoring something.
- 復旧に時間がかかる: it takes time to restore; emphasizes the duration needed.
- 復旧が完了する: restoration is completed; used to announce the end of recovery.
Register and Nuance
"復旧" is a formal noun often used in official or technical contexts. It is not casual and usually appears in written or formal spoken Japanese.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "復旧" with "復元" (ふくげん), which also means restoration but often refers to restoring something to a previous state in a more physical or historical sense. "復旧" focuses on functional recovery, especially for systems or services.