改める

あらためる

to change; to alter; to revise; to replace

JLPT N2 common word Also written 検める、革める

Meaning

v1vt
to change; to alter; to revise; to replace
v1vt
to reform; to correct; to mend; to improve
v1vt
to examine; to check; to inspect
v1vt
to do properly; to do formally

Example sentences

彼らはその制度を改めた。

They changed the system.
彼は生き方を改めた。

He amended his way of living.
昔からの習慣は改めにくい。このことは特に政治に当てはまる。

Old habits die hard. This is particularly true of politics.