Japanese

へんこう
Meaning: change; modification; alteration
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

変
更

Example sentences

The trip was cancelled due to a sudden change in plans.
先に申し上げた通り、計画に変更はありません。
As I mentioned earlier, there are no changes to the plan.
変更があれば、早めに連絡してください。
If there are any changes, please contact us early.
計画の一部が変更された。
A part of the plan was changed.
計画が変更になり、旅費が少し浮いた。
The plan changed, and we saved some travel expenses.
スマホの設定を変更した。
I changed the settings of my smartphone.
彼が欠席となれば、計画を変更しなければならない。
If he's going to be absent, we'll have to change the plan.
引っ越しをしたら、すぐに住所変更の手続きをしなければならない。
If you move, you must immediately complete the address change procedure.
一度変更した設定を元に戻すのは大変だ。
It is difficult to undo the settings once they have been changed.
場合によって、予定を変更することがあります。
Depending on the case, the schedule may be changed.

Usage Notes

Refers to changing a decision, rule, or piece of information.

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