“Renewal” in Japanese
Short answer
Renewal in Japanese is “更改” (koukai). Full meaning: renewal, extension, revision.
Other ways to say “Renewal” in Japanese
更始
koushi renewal, reform
更新
koushin renewal, update, replacement, renovation, breaking (a record)
新陳代謝
shinchintaisha renewal, replacement, regeneration, rejuvenation; metabolism
借り換え
karikae conversion, refunding, renewal
再下付
saikafu reissue, renewal
維新
ishin reformation, revolution, renewal; Meiji Restoration
代謝
taisha metabolism; renewal, regeneration, replacing the old with the new
書き換え
kakikae rewriting (e.g. of a book); renewal (of a license, bond, etc.); transfer (of ownership), putting (something) in another's name
一新
isshin complete change, reform, restoration, remodeling, remodelling, renewal
借替
karikae conversion, refunding, renewal
借換
karikae conversion, refunding, renewal
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