How to say 'Reform' in Japanese | 改まる

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The Japanese word for Reform is 'Aratamaru', written as 改まる in Japanese.'Reform' in hiragana is あらたまる.

word

改まる

Meaning

Reform

Reading

あらたまる

aratamaru

Kanji

改Reform

Explanation

The Japanese verb '改まる (あらたまる)' primarily means 'to reform' or 'to change for the better'. It is often used in contexts where something is being improved, revised, or made more formal. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative senses, such as reforming a system or changing one's behavior. For example: The company reformed its policies「会社は方針を改まった」(かいしゃはほうしんをあらたまった). His attitude changed for the better「彼の態度が改まった」(かれのたいどがあらたまった). It's important to note that this verb often carries a connotation of positive change or improvement.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3606

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 改まる

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

改

Meaning

Reform

Hiragana in the Word 改まる

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

ま

Reading

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 改まる Through the Kanji 改

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 改 as well.

word

改革

Meaning

Reform

word

改札口

Meaning

Ticket gate

word

改めて

Meaning

Again

word

改正

Meaning

Revision

word

改良

Meaning

Improvement

word

改造

Meaning

Modification

word

改札

Meaning

Ticket gate

word

改める

Meaning

Reform, Revise

word

改善

Meaning

Improvement

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'Aratamaru' means 'Reform' .

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