改善をする
improve
Wörtlich: improvement (改善) + object marker (を) + to do (する)
Use it when you are actively fixing a process, habit, or system to make it more efficient.
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- Active effort to fix flaws and make processes better.
- Commonly used for habits, business workflows, and systems.
- Rooted in the famous 'Kaizen' philosophy of continuous improvement.
Bedeutung
It's the act of looking at something that isn't quite perfect and making active changes to fix it. Think of it as 'leveling up' a process, a habit, or a situation to make things run smoother.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Talking about health
健康のために、食生活を改善をすることにしました。
I decided to improve my eating habits for my health.
In a business meeting
この作業工程を改善をする必要があります。
We need to improve this work process.
Texting a friend about a messy room
部屋の掃除の仕方を改善をしないとなあ。
I really need to improve how I clean my room.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The term 'Kaizen' became a global business buzzword in the 1980s due to the success of the Japanese automotive industry. It reflects a cultural value of 'monozukuri' (craftsmanship) and the belief that even the smallest detail is worth perfecting. In Japan, it's not just a business strategy; it's a mindset applied to everything from train schedules to tea ceremonies.
The 'Suru' Shortcut
In fast speech or writing, people often drop the `を` and just say `改善する`. It means the exact same thing but feels a bit snappier.
Don't 'Kaizen' your Piano
Remember, if you're getting better at a skill like piano or Japanese, use `上達する`. Using `改善` makes it sound like your piano playing is a broken factory process!
In 15 Sekunden
- Active effort to fix flaws and make processes better.
- Commonly used for habits, business workflows, and systems.
- Rooted in the famous 'Kaizen' philosophy of continuous improvement.
What It Means
改善をする is all about the 'tweak.' It’s not just about things getting better on their own. It’s about you stepping in to make them better. In English, we just say 'improve.' In Japanese, this specific phrase implies a conscious effort to eliminate waste or fix flaws. It’s very proactive. You see a problem, you analyze it, and you change it for the better.
How To Use It
You usually pair this with a noun and the particle を. For example, 生活を改善をする means you're fixing your lifestyle. Maybe you're sleeping more or eating fewer late-night snacks. You can also use it as a standalone noun in business. It’s a 'suru-verb,' so it’s flexible. Just remember that it focuses on the *process* of making things better.
When To Use It
This is a superstar phrase in the office. Use it during meetings when discussing workflows. Use it when talking about your health or your budget. If your morning routine is a disaster, you need to 改善をする. It’s perfect for any situation where a system or a habit needs a software update. It sounds responsible and thoughtful.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for skills like playing guitar or speaking Japanese. For those, use 上達する (joutatsu suru). 改善 is for fixing problems, not for natural growth or talent. Also, don't use it for people’s personalities unless you want to sound like a robot. Telling a friend they need to 'improve their personality' using 改善 sounds like you're trying to debug their soul. Stick to 直す (naosu) for personal quirks.
Cultural Background
You’ve probably heard of 'Kaizen' in business books. It’s a world-famous Japanese philosophy. It started in factories like Toyota. The idea is that tiny, daily changes lead to massive long-term success. It’s deeply ingrained in Japanese culture. There is a constant drive to refine and polish everything. It’s not about being 'bad'; it’s about never being 'finished' with getting better.
Common Variations
You’ll often see 改善点 (kaizenten), which means 'points for improvement.' If you want to sound more formal, you can just say 改善する without the を. In a professional setting, you might hear 業務改善 (gyoumu kaizen), which is the holy grail of office efficiency. It basically means 'making work suck less by being smarter.'
Nutzungshinweise
The phrase is neutral to formal. In casual speech, the `を` is often omitted (`改善する`). Be careful not to use it for personal skills or talents, where `上達` is preferred.
The 'Suru' Shortcut
In fast speech or writing, people often drop the `を` and just say `改善する`. It means the exact same thing but feels a bit snappier.
Don't 'Kaizen' your Piano
Remember, if you're getting better at a skill like piano or Japanese, use `上達する`. Using `改善` makes it sound like your piano playing is a broken factory process!
The Spirit of Omotenashi
In Japan, `改善` is often linked to hospitality. Shops will 'improve' their service based on tiny observations of customer discomfort before the customer even complains.
Beispiele
6健康のために、食生活を改善をすることにしました。
I decided to improve my eating habits for my health.
Here, it refers to fixing a bad diet.
この作業工程を改善をする必要があります。
We need to improve this work process.
Very standard use in a professional setting to suggest efficiency.
部屋の掃除の仕方を改善をしないとなあ。
I really need to improve how I clean my room.
Casual use showing self-reflection on a bad habit.
二人の関係を改善をするために話し合おう。
Let's talk so we can improve our relationship.
Used here to mean fixing issues between people.
私の寝相の悪さを改善をする方法はありますか？
Is there any way to improve my terrible sleeping posture?
Treating a funny physical quirk like a technical problem.
顧客の要望を受けて、サービスを改善をしました。
We improved the service based on customer feedback.
Shows a proactive response to criticism.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct object to use with `改善をする`.
効率を___ために、新しいソフトを導入した。
You 'improve' (改善) efficiency, whereas you 'advance' (上達) in a skill or 'practice' (練習) a sport.
Which particle is most natural here?
生活習慣___改善をする。
The particle `を` marks the thing you are improving.
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Formality of '改善をする'
Talking to yourself or close friends about habits.
生活を改善しなきゃ！
General conversations about health or lifestyle.
食生活を改善をします。
Business meetings or official reports.
業務の改善をいたします。
Where to use 改善をする
Office
Fixing a slow workflow
Gym
Fixing your workout routine
Kitchen
Reducing food waste
Budgeting
Cutting unnecessary spending
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 Fragen改善 is usually for systems, habits, or situations. 改良 is usually for physical objects or technology, like 'improving' a vacuum cleaner's motor.
Not really. Use 上達する (joutatsu suru) for skills. 改善 sounds like you're fixing a defect in the way you study, rather than getting better at the language itself.
It’s neutral. You can use it with friends when talking about serious things like health or sleep, but for small things, it might sound a bit stiff.
You use the word 改善点 (kaizenten). For example: 改善点がたくさんあります (There are many points to improve).
It's better to use 性格を直す (seikaku o naosu). Using 改善 for a personality makes the person sound like a machine.
Originally yes, but now it's used for anything that involves a process, like 生活習慣の改善 (improving lifestyle habits).
You use を to mark the thing being improved, like 環境を改善をする (improve the environment).
No, that's not common. You would say 改善される (to be improved) or 改善につながる (leads to improvement).
Yes! If you're telling a friend you're trying to fix your late-night gaming habit, 改善をする works perfectly.
The opposite would be 改悪 (kaiaku), which means making something worse while trying to fix it. Hopefully, you won't need that one!
Verwandte Redewendungen
向上させる
改良する
見直す
修正する
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