Japanese word

変更

Pronunciation

Romajihenkō

Meaning

  • nounchange

Example

予定を変更します。yo tei o hen kō shi ma su

I change my plans.

Illustration for 変更 (change)

More examples

予約の変更は電話でお願いします。yo yaku no hen kō wa den wa de o nega i shi ma su

Please make changes to your reservation by phone.

Core concept

It marks a deliberate shift from an established plan or condition to a new one.

Common phrases

  • 予定の変更yo tei no hen kō

    change of plans

Similar words

修正shūsei: To correct or adjust something so it is more accurate or suitable.
改定kaitei: To revise an established rule, price, or plan officially.
差し替えsashikae: To replace one item, document, or part with another.

Definition in Japanese

予定や内容などを、決まっていたものから別のものに改めること。yo tei ya nai yō na do o ki ma tte i ta mo no ka ra betsu no mo no ni arata me ru ko to

Word origin

変更 (henkō) combines 変 (hen, "change") and 更 (kō, "renew or alter") to express making an existing plan or condition different.

Usage tips

  • 変更 (henkō) appears often in notices about changed schedules, rules, or services, making it useful for reading everyday Japanese.

Opposites

Related words

  • 変更するhenkōsuruchangeverb

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