和英／英和辞典 - Japanese⇔English Dictionary

1. 1. [v1, vi] to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to turn oneself into; to transform oneself into
2. 2. [v1, vi] to disguise oneself (as)
3. 3. [v1, vi] to change (into); to transform; to metamorphose
4. 4. [v1, vi] to change radically (for the better); to transform; to improve dramatically and unexpectedly (e.g. of an actor, sportsperson, stock price); to make a complete turnaround

Kanji in this word

• 化
  change, take the form of, influence, enchant, delude, -ization

  On: カ (ka)、 ケ (ke)

  Kun: ば.ける (ba.keru)、 ば.かす (ba.kasu)、 ふ.ける (fu.keru)、 け.する (ke.suru)

  4 strokes · Grade 3 · JLPT N2

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