Quick answer
改 is the kanji for "Change". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is あらた.める (aratameru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Change
Also : Modify · Renew · Mend · Examine
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 改 represents 'REFORMATION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of reformation.
On-reading: かい — remember this sound by associating it with reformation. Kun-reading: あらた.める.
Example Sentences
制度を改善するに当たって、専門家の意見を参考にしました。
せいどをかいぜんするにあたって、せんもんかのいけんをさんこうにしました。
When improving the system, I referred to expert opinions.
改革を進めることによって、効率が上がりました。
かいかくをすすめることによって、こうりつがあがりました。
Efficiency improved by advancing the reform.
Vocabulary using 改
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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