No. 3,339 in Japanese
改
"改" means "change," "modify," or "revise."
In a sentence
私は計画を改めた。
I revised the plan.
In this sentence, "改めた" (aratemata) is derived from the word "改" (kai), meaning "revise" or "change." The context reveals the usage of "改" to indicate making amendments or improvements.
古い制度は改良が必要だ。
The old system needs improvement.
Here, "改良" (kairyō) is a compound word where "改" (kai) signifies improvement or adjustment, combined with "良" (ryō) for betterment. The overall meaning pertains to enhancing or upgrading something.
その法律を改正すべきだ。
That law should be amended.
In this case, "改正" (kaisei) uses "改" (kai) to connote amendments or corrections. It is combined with "正" (sei), which implies making things right or correcting mistakes.
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