改悪
かいあく
kaiaku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
改悪 (かいあく (kaiaku)) means "Deterioration". The reading is かいあく (kaiaku). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Deterioration
Also : Change for the worse
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Example Sentences
新しいシステムの改悪により、ユーザーは大きな問題に直面している。
あたらしいしすてむのかいあくにより、ゆーざーはおおきなもんだいにちょくめんしている。
The deterioration of the new system has caused users to face major problems.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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