Translation guide
A person who advocates or brings about political or social reform.
Someone who works to change society or politics for the better
General term for a reformer, someone who promotes reform in politics, society, or organizations.
彼は教育改革者として知られている。
He is known as an educational reformer.
Refers to a reformist faction or a person belonging to a reformist group, often used in political contexts.
党内の改革派が新しい政策を提案した。
The reformist faction within the party proposed a new policy.
An innovator or progressive reformer, often implying radical change or pioneering ideas.
彼女は社会の革新者として尊敬されている。
She is respected as a social reformer.
Someone who improves or reforms something, often used for technical or systemic improvements rather than broad social change.
彼は農業の改良者として地域に貢献した。
He contributed to the region as an agricultural reformer.
A historical figure who led a reformation movement, especially religious
Specifically a religious reformer, such as Martin Luther or John Calvin.
ルターは有名な宗教改革者だ。
Luther is a famous religious reformer.
Can also be used for historical reformers when context makes the domain clear.
16世紀の改革者たちは教会の腐敗を批判した。
The reformers of the 16th century criticized the corruption of the church.
改革者 (kaikakusha) implies reforming existing systems, while 革新者 (kakushinsha) suggests more radical innovation or pioneering change. Choose based on the degree of change implied.