“Improvement” in Japanese
Short answer
Improvement in Japanese is “代わり映え” (kawaribae). Full meaning: change for the better, improvement, looking better (than before).
Other ways to say “Improvement” in Japanese
改良
kairyou improvement, reform
上達
joutatsu improvement (e.g. in skill, ability), advance, progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
加筆
kahitsu improvement (to a piece of writing or painting), revision, correction, touching up
良化
ryouka improvement, amelioration
改善
kaizen betterment, improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
推敲
suikou polishing (a piece of writing), improvement, revision, refinement
改修
kaishuu repair, improvement
進境
shinkyou progress, improvement
寛解
kankai remission, improvement, relief (of pain, symptoms, etc.)
磨き
migaki polish, burnishing; improvement, becoming more skilled
カイゼン
kaizen betterment, improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
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