改
Kanji · N2
改 / reformation
Kanji for reformation, change, or modify.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あらた.める、あらた.まる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
改 carries the meaning reformation, change, or modify.
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Common compounds with 改
改訂版かいていばんrevised edition
改まるあらたまるto be renewed / to change
改正かいせいrevision / amendment / alteration
改善かいぜんbetterment / improvement
改造かいぞうremodeling / remodelling / reconstruction
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