Japanese

改善

かいぜん
Meaning: improvement; betterment
Part of Speech: Noun

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改
善

Example sentences

There is still room for improvement in this plan.
この計画にはまだ改善すべき処がある。
There are still parts of this plan that need to be improved.
状況を改善するために、直ちに行動を取る必要がある。
Immediate action must be taken to improve the situation.
この計画には、改善すべき点が多々ある。
There are many points in this plan that should be improved.
彼は打撃フォームを改善するために、繰り返しスイングを練習した
He practiced his swing repeatedly to improve his batting form.
アンケートの結果を集約し、今後の改善案を検討する。
We will summarize the results of the questionnaire and consider future improvement plans.
彼は劣悪な労働環境を改善するために、声を上げた。
He spoke up to improve the poor working conditions.
新しい人工衛星が、通信網を改善するために打ち上げられた。
A new artificial satellite was launched to improve the communication network.
不摂生な生活を改善する必要がある。
It is necessary to improve an unhealthy lifestyle.
柔弱な体質を改善するために運動を始めた。
I started exercising to improve my weak constitution.

Usage Notes

Used for making something better by fixing defects or improving quality. Often used in business contexts (e.g., Kaizen).

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