改: the kanji for reform; revise; check
改 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means reform; revise; check. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
改 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
改 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
カイ (kai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 改札かいさつ · kaisatsu | ticket gate |
| 改正かいせい · kaisei | revision (of a law) |
| 改善かいぜん · kaizen | improvement |
あらためる (aratameru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 改めるあらためる · aratameru | to change; to correct |
| 改めてあらためて · aratamete | again; anew |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 駅の改札で友達と待ち合わせた。Eki no kaisatsu de tomodachi to machiawaseta.I met my friend at the station ticket gate.
- 法律が改正された。Hōritsu ga kaisei sareta.The law was revised.
- 仕事のやり方を改善したい。Shigoto no yarikata o kaizen shitai.I want to improve the way we work.
- 悪い習慣を改めることにした。Warui shūkan o aratameru koto ni shita.I decided to correct my bad habits.
- また改めてご連絡します。Mata aratamete gorenraku shimasu.I will contact you again later.
Questions about 改
How many strokes does 改 have?
改 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 改?
The on readings are kai (カイ). The kun readings are aratameru (あらためる), aratamaru (あらたまる).
What JLPT level is 改?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 改
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.