noun
Specifically refers to the Pilates exercise apparatus, not a person. Common in fitness contexts.
ピラティスのクラスでリフォーマーを使った。
I used the reformer in the Pilates class.
noun
Rare; usually replaced by 改革者 (かいかくしゃ) in modern Japanese. May appear in historical or translated texts.
See also: 改革者
彼は政治のリフォーマーとして知られていた。
He was known as a political reformer.
noun
alterations tailor
Rare; refers to a tailor specializing in alterations, especially for Western clothing. More commonly expressed as お直し専門の仕立て屋 or similar.
そのリフォーマーはスーツのサイズ直しが上手だ。
That alterations tailor is good at resizing suits.