How to Say ‘In order to improve that’ in Japanese
それを改善するために
sore o kaizen suru tame ni
[soh-reh oh kah-zen soo-roo tah-meh nee]
💬 Usage Tip: Set phrase for interviews: [それを改善するために] + action. It neatly bridges “weakness” → “what I do about it.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: A classic Japanese interview structure is “Weakness + [ために] + specific effort.” It sounds mature and proactive.
Phrase Breakdown
それを
sore o
that (object) / it
それ = “that/it.” を marks it as the direct object of the next verb (改善する).
それを忘れました。
I forgot that.
Words in this phrase
それ
sore
[soh-reh]
that; it
Refers back to the weakness/issue you mentioned. Helps make your answer cohesive.
それを改善するために毎週発表の練習をしています。
To improve it, I practice presenting every week.
を
o
[oh]
(object marker)
Marks それ as the object of 改善する.
それを改善するために努力しています。
I’m making an effort to improve it.
改善する
kaizen suru
to improve; to fix
A business-like verb meaning “to improve” a problem/situation. Common in interviews: 弱みを改善する.
生活習慣を改善しています。
I’m improving my lifestyle habits.
Words in this phrase
改善
kaizen
[kah-zen]
improvement; making better
Business-style word for improvement; often used in self-development context in interviews.
改善するためにフィードバックをもらいます。
To improve, I ask for feedback.
する
suru
[soo-roo]
to do; to make (into a verb)
Makes 改善 into a verb: 改善する = 'to improve'.
弱みを改善するために練習します。
I practice in order to improve my weakness.
ために
tame ni
in order to; for the purpose of
Expresses purpose. Verb-dictionary form + ために = “in order to do …”.
日本語を勉強するために来ました。
I came in order to study Japanese.
Words in this phrase
ため
tame
[tah-meh]
purpose; in order to
Core part of ために, showing purpose for your actions.
それを改善するために時間を作ります。
I make time in order to improve it.
に
ni
[nee]
for; to (particle)
Completes ために, indicating the goal/purpose.
それを改善するために努力します。
I will make an effort to improve it.
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