改める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 改める
1
改める／革める only
to change; to alter; to revise; to replace
Examples
どうして考えを改めたのですか。
What made you change your mind?
2
改める／革める only
to reform; to correct; to mend; to improve
3
改める／検める only
to examine; to check; to inspect
4
改める／革める only
to do properly; to do formally
Kanji in this Word
改
7 strokes
Frequency: 147
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
reformation
change
modify
mend
renew
examine
inspect
search
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あらた.める
あらた.まる
検
12 strokes
Frequency: 290
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
examination
investigate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しら.べる
革
9 strokes
Frequency: 249
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
leather
skin
reform
become serious
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かわ
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