Japanese word

改造

Pronunciation

Romajikaizō

Meaning

  • nounmodification

Example

この古い車を改造しました。ko no furu i kuruma o kai zō shi ma shi ta

I modified this old car.

Illustration for 改造 (modification)

More examples

安全のため、バイクの改造は専門店に依頼します。an zen no ta me ba i ku no kai zō wa sen mon ten ni i rai shi ma su

For safety, I have a specialty shop modify my motorcycle.

Core concept

Centers on changing an existing thing so its form or function fits a new purpose.

Common phrases

  • 車の改造kuruma no kai zō

    car modification

  • 内装の改造nai sō no kai zō

    interior remodeling

Similar words

改変kaihen: Changing the form or content of something, often without implying a practical improvement.
改良kairyō: Improving an existing thing by making it work better or suit its use.
改修kaishū: Repairing or improving an existing structure, system, or machine while keeping its basic purpose.
改装kaisō: Changing the appearance or interior of a building, vehicle, or shop.

Definition in Japanese

既存の物や仕組みに手を加え、もとの形や機能を変えること。ki son no mono ya shi ku mi ni te o kuwa e mo to no katachi ya ki nō o ka e ru ko to

Word origin

改造 (kaizō) combines 改 (kai, "change") and 造 (zō, "make"), expressing changes made to an existing form.

Usage tips

  • 改造 (kaizō) appears in the compound 改造車 (kaizōsha), which refers to a vehicle changed from its original design.

Other meanings

  • customizationnoun
  • remodelingnoun

Related words

  • 改造するkaizōsurumodifyverb

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