改造

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 改造 (かいぞう), change 改 and make 造 combine to denote modification.
• Basic usage: 改造 means altering a machine, building, or structure to change its function or performance.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Modification versus repair
  • It differs from restoring a fault to its original condition, and 改造すると connects the modification to a resulting condition.