改あらため

suffix

former; previous; changed

Suffix attached to a name, title, or label to indicate that it has been changed from a previous one. Often used in formal contexts like official documents or announcements.

See also: 改める (あらためる)

• 山やま田だ太た郎ろう改あらため、山やま田だ花はな子こと申もうします。

  My name is Hanako Yamada, formerly Taro Yamada.

• 旧きゅう姓せい改あらため、新しん姓せいでの登とう録ろくをお願ねがいします。

  Please register under the new surname, formerly the maiden name.

noun

examination; inspection; investigation

Noun form of 改める (to examine/inspect). Refers to the act of checking, reviewing, or investigating something. Often used in compound words like 検査改め (inspection) or in formal contexts.

See also: 改める (あらためる)

• 税ぜい関かんで荷に物もつの改あらためを受うけた。

  My luggage was inspected at customs.

• 書しょ類るいの改あらためが済すみ次し第だい、ご連れん絡らくいたします。

  We will contact you as soon as the document examination is completed.