This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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

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

Example Sentence

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