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改まる

革まる

Reading

Kana: あらたまる
Romaji: aratamaru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5r
vi
1

to be renewed

See also: 改める
2

to stand on ceremony; to be formal

3

to take a turn for the worse

Kanji

改
Readings: カイ、 あらた.める、 あらた.まる
Meanings: reformation, change, modify, mend, renew, examine, inspect, search
革
Readings: カク、 かわ
Meanings: leather, skin, reform, become serious

Example Sentence

長年(ながねん)の習慣(しゅうかん)はなかなか改(あらた)まらない。
➥Old habits die hard.
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