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[かい()·かく()]
kaikaku
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 改革

noun, suru verb
  1. reform; reformation; reorganization

Definition and Synonyms for 改革

Reform a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
Synonyms: かいぜん, 再編成, 刷新, 変改, 変革, 改変, 改新, 改良, 改革, 革新
Reform make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices
Synonyms: 改革
Reform a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices
Synonyms: 改革, 革新

Meanings for each kanji in 改革

» reformation; change; modify; mend; renew; examine; inspect; search
» leather; become serious; skin; hide; pelt

Categories 改革 is a member of

Improve to make better
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Improvement the act of improving something
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Crusade a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
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Sample Sentences for 改革

The statement imported that changes were necessary.
Party leaders are hammering out a proposal for political reform.
The government has been reforming education.
The premier announced his intention to undertake drastic reforms in parliament.
We have no other alternative but to swap horses midstream and inject a fresh atmosphere and new ideas into our organization.

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