This kanji means to alter, renew, reform, or to be altered, renewed, or corrected.

on readings:
  • kai
kun readings:
  • arata
examples:
まる aratamaru be altered, be renewed, be corrected
める aratameru alter, reform, renew
kaiken constitutional revision
kaimei changing one's name
kairyō improvement, reform
kaisei improvement, revision
kaisen reelection
kaishin renovation, reformation
kaizen improvement, betterment

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Last Alteration Performed: 15 May 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.