改


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

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

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