繕う

Etymology
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Likely first attested in the  (c. 12th century).

Derived from, the of verb  +. The medial changed early on to.

Verb

 * 1) to repair, mend, patch up
 * 2) to treat
 * 3) to adjust, fix
 * 4) to keep up appearances
 * 1) to adjust, fix
 * 2) to keep up appearances