noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
rehabilitation; turning over a new leaf
Refers to a person reforming themselves, often after crime or delinquency, and returning to society as a productive member. Intransitive する usage is common.
彼は刑務所を出た後、更生して真面目に働いている。
After leaving prison, he rehabilitated himself and is working diligently.
更生した元受刑者が社会復帰を目指す。
A rehabilitated ex-convict aims to reintegrate into society.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
rebirth; regeneration; reorganization
Used for organizations, systems, or abstract things being rebuilt or renewed. Transitive する usage is typical, often with an object like 会社 or 組織.
経営陣は会社を更生させるために大規模な改革を行った。
The management carried out large-scale reforms to rebuild the company.
破綻した銀行を更生する計画が発表された。
A plan to rehabilitate the failed bank was announced.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
revival; resuscitation; coming back to life
Literary or figurative use for something being revived or brought back to life, such as a tradition, a dead person, or a dying plant. Intransitive する is more common.
枯れかけた木が春になって更生した。
The dying tree revived in spring.
伝統芸能が若い世代によって更生しつつある。
Traditional performing arts are being revived by the younger generation.