刷新

• Reading: さっしん
• Romaji: sasshin
• Kanji breakdown: 刷 (satsu) — print, brush; 新 (shin/atara) — new
• Pronunciation: /saɕ.ɕiɴ/

Meaning

Reform; renewal; a thorough overhaul to make something new again.

A する verb (刷新する) meaning to completely renew or reform something, especially systems, organisations, or policies. Stronger than 改善 (improvement), it implies sweeping change rather than incremental adjustment. Common in news and business contexts when describing major organisational changes.

Examples

1. 新しい社長が就任し経営方針を刷新した。 A new president took over and overhauled the management policy.
2. 古いシステムを刷新する計画が進んでいる。 Plans to overhaul the outdated system are moving forward.
3. チームのメンバーを刷新して再出発した。 The team was completely renewed and made a fresh start.

Usage Guide

Context: business, politics, organisational reform

Tone: positive

Origin & History

Compound of 刷 (satsu, to print/brush) + 新 (shin, new). The 刷 kanji originally meant to brush or sweep clean, combined with 新 to convey the idea of sweeping away the old and making everything new.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional