(かいりょう)(がた)

かいりょうがた
noun
improved model; improved type
1. improved model; improved type; upgraded version
A modified version of a product, machine, or system that has been enhanced or upgraded from the original. Commonly used in technical and commercial contexts.
改良(かいりょう)(がた)のエンジン。
An improved engine model.
従来(じゅうらい)(ひん)改良(かいりょう)(がた)発売(はつばい)された。
An improved version of the existing product was released.
この改良(かいりょう)(がた)従来(じゅうらい)のモデルに(くら)べて燃費(ねんぴ)が20パーセント向上(こうじょう)している。
This improved model has 20% better fuel efficiency compared to the previous model.

A compound of 改良(かいりょう) (improvement) and (がた) (model/type). Frequently used in product descriptions, engineering, and technology contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 改良(かいりょう)(がた)開発(かいはつ)する: to develop an improved model
  • 改良(かいりょう)(がた)投入(とうにゅう)する: to introduce an improved model
  • 改良(かいりょう)(がた)発売(はつばい): release of an improved model

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 新型(しんがた): new model — a completely new design, not just an improvement of the old one
  • 最新型(さいしんがた): latest model — the most recent version available
  • 旧型(きゅうがた): old model — the previous version being replaced
  • マイナーチェンジ: minor change — a partial update, often smaller than a full 改良(かいりょう)(がた)

REGISTER:
Neutral to slightly formal. Common in product specifications, technical documentation, and news articles about product releases.