# improve: Japanese–English dictionary

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english/improve
Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: A2
Part of speech: verb
IPA: /ɪmˈpruːv/
Katakana pronunciation: インプルーヴ

## Meaning in English
To become better, or to make something better. When something improves, it changes in a good way. You can also improve a skill, a situation, or a product.
### 日本語の意味
より良くなること、または何かをより良くすること。何かが improve するとき、それは良い方向に変わります。スキル・状況・製品などを improve することもできます。

### Examples
- 彼女の英語はここ数か月でとても上達しました。
  - English: Her English has improved a lot over the past few months.
- この地域の交通を改善する必要があります。
  - English: We need to improve transport in this area.
- 天気が良くなってきましたね。
  - English: The weather is improving.

## English equivalents
- improve
## Japanese equivalents
- 改善する
- 上達する
- 良くなる
- 向上する
## Common patterns
- **improve + noun**: Make something better. Example: We need to improve the user experience.
- **improve on + noun**: Do better than a previous result or version. Example: She improved on her last test score.
- **improve + at/in + skill (informal)**: Get better at a specific skill or area. Example: He's improving at chess.

## More from Anaversity
- [Japanese–English dictionary](https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english)
- [improve in the English dictionary](https://anaversity.com/dictionary/english/improve)
- [AI and agent access guide](https://anaversity.com/llms.txt)

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