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変更

Alteration

Meaning

Alteration, Change

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Things that change and renew are going through alterations and change. Pretty straightforward! Unlike 変化, which is used for spontaneous changes, 変更 is used for deliberate or planned changes, like changing an appointment, modifying rules, or altering a plan.

Reading

へんこう

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 変更をお願いする

    to request a change

    変更を加える

    to add a change

    変更をする

    to make a change

    変更を行う

    to make a change

  • メールアドレスの変更

    change of email address

    設定の変更

    change of settings

    条件の変更

    change of terms

    内容の変更

    change of content

  • 機種変更

    change of model

    設定変更

    change of settings

    住所変更

    change of address

    名義変更

    change of name

Context Sentences

パスワードの変更をしてください。

Please change your password.

サイズ、変更してもらったら？

What if you ask them to change the size?

予約していたディナーのコースの変更って、今からできますか？

Is changing the course for the dinner I had reserved something I can still do now?

Kanji Composition