VocabJLPT N3
improvement
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. betterment
  2. 2. improvement
  3. 3. kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
  4. 4. Kaizen
This noun and する-verb means improvement or making something better, often used in formal or professional contexts like improving a system, condition, or situation. It's a key word in business and self-development discussions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You still don't have a proposal for improvement? That's really not okay!

Sentence 2

"Fine, I'll fix it by tomorrow," he said casually.

Sentence 3

I wonder where to start making changes to make life a little easier.

Sentence 4

Can't they make the road to the station a bit safer?

Sentence 5

If we don't fix the way things are done now, someone's going to get hurt!