change, reform, modify

About this kanji

The kanji 改 means change, reform, or modify. It can be used both as a noun and a verb, depending on the context. For example, in the compound 改善 (かいぜん), it means improvement, often used in business settings to indicate processes that can be made better. 改革 (かいかく) means reform, typically referring to political or social changes. Another example is 改正 (かいせい), which means revision, often used for laws or policies that are being updated. A quick usage note: when using the kun'yomi readings, あらた.める (to change or correct something) and あらた.まる (to change or renew) both convey the action of making something better or different.

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Example sentences

• 法律を改正する必要がある。

  It is necessary to amend the law.

Meanings across languages

English

change, reform, modify

Tiếng Việt

thay đổi, cải cách, sửa đổi

日本語

変更, 改革, 修正

한국어

변경, 개혁, 수정

中文

变化, 改革, 修改

id

perubahan, reformasi, modifikasi

th

การเปลี่ยนแปลง, การปฏิรูป, ปรับเปลี่ยน

es

cambio, reforma, modificación

fr

changement, réforme, modification

de

Änderung, Reform, Modifikation

pt

mudança, reforma, modificação

Common compounds

• 改善かいぜんimprovement
• 改革かいかくreform
• 改正かいせいrevision, amendment
• 改善点かいぜんてんpoints for improvement