改 — reform; revise
改 means “reform; revise”. It is a JLPT N3 kanji written with 7 strokes. On'yomi: カイ (kai). Kun'yomi: あらた(める) (aratameru). You'll see it in words such as 改める (aratameru, “to change; to alter”).
改
- Meaning
- reform; revise
- On'yomi
- カイ (kai)
- Kun'yomi
- あらた(める) (aratameru)
- Strokes
- 7
- Level
- JLPT N3 · set Change & making 1
How to remember 改
Point the pointer (攵) at yourself (己) and reform.
Parts: 己 self · 攵 pointer
Words with 改
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 改める | あらためる aratameru kun | to change; to alter |
| 改めて | あらためて aratamete kun | another time; again |
| 改まる | あらたまる aratamaru kun | to be renewed; to change |
Don't confuse it with
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