How to say 'Reform' or 'Revise' in Japanese | 改める

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The Japanese word for Reform or Revise is 'Aratameru', written as 改める in Japanese.'Reform' or 'Revise' in hiragana is あらためる.

word

改める

Meaning

Reform, Revise

Reading

あらためる

aratameru

Kanji

改Reform

Explanation

The Japanese verb '改める (あらためる)' primarily means 'to revise' or 'to reform'. It is used when making changes to something in order to improve or correct it. This verb can be applied to a wide range of contexts, such as revising plans, reforming systems, or correcting behavior. For example: I revised my plans「計画を改めた」(けいかくをあらためた). The government reformed the law「政府は法律を改めた」(せいふはほうりつをあらためた). It's important to note that '改める' often implies a deliberate and thoughtful change, rather than a casual or minor adjustment.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4739

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 改める

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

改

Meaning

Reform

Hiragana in the Word 改める

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

め

Reading

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 改める 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

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改めて

Meaning

Again

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改正

Meaning

Revision

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改良

Meaning

Improvement

word

改造

Meaning

Modification

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改まる

Meaning

Reform

word

改札

Meaning

Ticket gate

word

改善

Meaning

Improvement

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'Aratameru' means 'Reform' or 'Revise' .

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