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What does 改める (あらためる, aratameru) mean?

改める (あらためる, aratameru) means to revise, to improve; to check, to inspect.

Quick facts
Readingあらためる
Romajiaratameru
Part of speechichidan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
あらためる
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonaratameru

to revise, to improve; to check, to inspect

  1. 1ichidan verb · transitive to change; to alter; to revise
  2. 2ichidan verb · transitive to reform; to correct; to mend
  3. 3ichidan verb · transitive to examine; to check; to inspect
  4. 4ichidan verb · transitive to do properly; to do formally

Example sentences

  • The police officer inspected the luggage.

  • I intend to correct my bad habit.

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