Kaizen in Japanese
"kaizen" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "kaizen" and related ideas.
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reformation, change, modify, mend, renew, examine, inspect, search
Reading: kai
7 strokes · nature, wisdom, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of self and strike. Reforming by striking self.
What it carries
Reform, improvement, change. Represents making better.
Related kanji for "kaizen"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for kaizen?
The most common kanji for "kaizen" is 改, read as kai. It means reformation, change, modify. Related kanji: 善 (kaizen).
How many strokes does 改 have?
改 has 7 strokes.