JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
改 — reformation
- Reading
- カイ・あらた.める・あらた.まる
- Meaning
- reformation; change; modify; mend; renew; examine; inspect; search
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
改 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カイ・あらた.める・あらた.まる and it means reformation; change; modify; mend; renew; examine; inspect; search. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
改 appears in everyday japanese words such as 改修 (repair), 改定 (reform) and 改悪 (deterioration).
Japanese words containing 改
Frequently asked questions
What does 改 mean in Japanese?
改 means reformation; change; modify; mend; renew; examine; inspect; search in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 改 read?
改 is read カイ・あらた.める・あらた.まる. Reading it inside real words — 改修 and 改定 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 改 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 改 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 改 in a word?
A common word containing 改 is 改修 (かいしゅう) — "repair". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 改 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 改 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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