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改善

kaizen [kaizeɴ]

The act of making a situation, system, or quality better than it was before. It is often used to describe positive changes in habits, business processes, or social conditions.

Exemples

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1

生活を改善するために、毎日運動をしています。

I exercise every day to improve my lifestyle.

2

政府は労働環境の改善を約束しました。

The government promised the improvement of the working environment.

3

食生活、もう少し改善したほうがいいよ。

You should improve your eating habits a bit more.

Famille de mots

Nom
改善
Verb
改善する
Apparenté
改善策
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Astuce mémo

Think of the world-famous Japanese business philosophy 'Kaizen'. 'Kai' (改) means change and 'Zen' (善) means good. Change for the good!

Quiz rapide

健康のために、食生活を___することにしました。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 改善

Exemples

1

生活を改善するために、毎日運動をしています。

everyday

I exercise every day to improve my lifestyle.

2

政府は労働環境の改善を約束しました。

formal

The government promised the improvement of the working environment.

3

食生活、もう少し改善したほうがいいよ。

informal

You should improve your eating habits a bit more.

4

本研究では、既存のアルゴリズムの改善を試みた。

academic

In this study, we attempted to improve existing algorithms.

5

業務効率の改善について話し合いましょう。

business

Let's discuss improving business efficiency.

Famille de mots

Nom
改善
Verb
改善する
Apparenté
改善策

Collocations courantes

改善を試みる to attempt an improvement
品質の改善 improvement of quality
状況が改善する the situation improves
待遇の改善 improvement of treatment/working conditions
大幅な改善 drastic improvement

Phrases Courantes

改善の余地がある

there is room for improvement

抜本的な改善

drastic/fundamental improvement

継続的な改善

continuous improvement

Souvent confondu avec

改善 vs 改良

Kairyō is specifically for physical objects or technology, whereas Kaizen is for abstract situations or systems.

改善 vs 修理

Shūri means fixing something broken, whereas Kaizen means making a functioning thing better.

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Notes d'usage

It can be used as a standalone noun or as a suru-verb. It almost always carries a positive connotation of progress and optimization.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'kaizen' when they mean they fixed a broken machine (which should be 'shūri' or 'naosu'). Remember, kaizen is for upgrading quality, not just repairing damage.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the world-famous Japanese business philosophy 'Kaizen'. 'Kai' (改) means change and 'Zen' (善) means good. Change for the good!

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Origine du mot

Derived from Middle Chinese, combining the characters for 'change/reform' and 'good/virtuous'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Noun + を改善する (to improve something) Noun + が改善する (something improves) 改善のための + Noun (Noun for the purpose of improvement)
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Contexte culturel

The word is famous globally as 'Kaizen,' a philosophy of continuous improvement used in the Toyota Production System and lean manufacturing.

Quiz rapide

健康のために、食生活を___することにしました。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 改善

Mots lis

打ち合わせ

A1

A preliminary meeting or discussion held to coordinate details and make arrangements before an event or project. It is used to ensure all parties involved are in agreement on the plan of action.

指示

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An instruction or direction given by someone to explain how to do something or where to go. It is frequently used in professional or educational settings to denote specific orders or guidelines provided by a superior.

命令

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A command or order given by a person in authority to a subordinate. It implies that the person receiving the command is expected to follow it without question.

規制

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The act of controlling or limiting something through rules, laws, or official authority. It is commonly used to describe government policies, traffic control, or organizational restrictions to maintain order or safety.

処罰

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A formal action taken to penalize someone for breaking a law, rule, or regulation. It refers to the official imposition of a penalty or sentence by an authority figure or institution.

罰金

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A sum of money that someone is ordered to pay as a penalty for breaking a law or rule. It is most commonly associated with traffic violations, administrative offenses, or minor crimes.

裁判

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A formal legal process where a judge or court hears evidence to decide a legal case or dispute. It refers to a trial, judgment, or the act of adjudication within a judicial system.

弁護

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Bengo refers to the act of defending or advocating for someone, particularly in a legal setting or during an argument. It involves speaking in support of another person to protect their rights or justify their actions.

告訴

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A formal criminal complaint or legal accusation filed by a victim to the police or a prosecutor. It specifically refers to the victim's request for the offender to be punished under criminal law.

訴訟

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A formal legal process where a dispute is brought before a court for a judicial decision. It typically involves a plaintiff seeking a legal remedy against a defendant through the court system.

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