How to say "Change" in Japanese

When translating "change" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 変化する and 改める. In Japanese, 変化する (へんかする (henkasuru)) is typically associated with "to change, to vary, to undergo a change" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents A suru-verb used to describe something. On the other hand, 改める (あらためる (arameru)) maps to "to change, to reform, to revise, to correct" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Often used for changing something for the better, correcting mistakes, or renewing plans/rules.. A literal translation of "change" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!