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大変革 (だいへんかく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
great reform ; drastic change ; revolution
Refers to a large-scale, fundamental transformation, often in social, political, or organizational contexts. Can imply upheaval or a sweeping overhaul.
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The Industrial Revolution was a great transformation of society.
Kanji 変 unusual, change, strange Similar words 改かい 革かく 改革 is a general term for 'reform' or 'improvement', while 大変革 emphasizes a more dramatic, large-scale, or revolutionary change.
革かく 命めい 革命 specifically means 'revolution' in a political or social sense, often implying a complete overthrow. 大変革 can be used for similarly drastic changes but is not limited to political revolutions.
Etymology Compound of 大 (dai, 'big, great') + 変革 (henkaku, 'change, reform'). The word 変革 itself is a Sino-Japanese compound of 変 (hen, 'change') and 革 (kaku, 'reform, renew').
