reform

改革、改善

制度、組織、規則ややり方をよくするための変更。

やさしい英語で： A change made to improve a system, organization, rule, or practice.

• The system needs reform.
• The government introduced several tax reforms.
• Will these reforms improve access to health care?

使い方： reform of something (They called for reform of the school system.)

類義語： improvement, overhaul

よく使う表現： tax reform, political reform, introduce a reform

改革する、改善する

制度や組織のうまくいかない部分を変えて、よくする。

やさしい英語で： To improve a system or organization by changing things that do not work well.

• We need to reform this system.
• The government reformed the tax laws.
• They are reforming how schools receive money.

類義語： improve, overhaul

よく使う表現： reform the system, reform tax laws, reform public services

更生する、改心する

悪い行動をやめ、よりよい生き方や振る舞いを始める。

やさしい英語で： To stop behaving badly and start living or acting in a better way.

• He promised to reform.
• Some offenders reform after leaving prison.
• She has truly reformed and now helps others.

類義語： mend one's ways, change for the better

よく使う表現： try to reform, reform completely, refuse to reform

更生させる、改める

人の悪い行動や習慣を改めさせる。

やさしい英語で： To make someone behave better, or to change a bad habit into a good one.

• The program aims to reform young offenders.
• She tried to reform his bad habits.
• Can punishment alone reform a criminal?

類義語： rehabilitate, correct

反対語： corrupt

よく使う表現： reform someone, reform bad habits, reform someone's character