Quick answer
改 is the kanji for "Mend / Renew / Change". A common reading is あらた.める (aratameru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Mend / Renew / Change
Also : Mend · Renew · Change · Search · Modify · Examine
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 改 represents 'REFORMATION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of reformation.
On-reading: かい — remember this sound by associating it with reformation. Kun-reading: あらた.める.
Example Sentences
改革を進めることによって、効率が上がりました。
かいかくをすすめることによって、こうりつがあがりました。
Efficiency improved by advancing the reform.
制度を改善するに当たって、専門家の意見を参考にしました。
せいどをかいぜんするにあたって、せんもんかのいけんをさんこうにしました。
When improving the system, I referred to expert opinions.
Vocabulary using 改
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