Renew in Japanese

"renew" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

書き換える

kakikaeru

書write+きnot in this dictionary+換interchange, period+えnot in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "renew". The most common choice is shown first.

改

Top pick

reformation, change, modify, mend, renew, examine, inspect, search

Reading: kai

7 strokes · nature, wisdom, dynamic

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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 "renew"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for renew?

The most common kanji for "renew" is 改, read as kai. It means reformation, change, modify. Related kanji: 更 (renew), 換 (renew).

How many strokes does 改 have?

改 has 7 strokes.