Word details
劣化
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 劣化
Dictionary
Entry
1
deterioration (in quality, performance, etc.); degradation; worsening
2
Colloquial
(visible) aging; becoming unattractive (due to aging)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
劣
6 strokes
Frequency: 1620
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
inferiority
be inferior to
be worse
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おと.る
化
4 strokes
Frequency: 89
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
change
take the form of
influence
enchant
delude
-ization
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
ケ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ば.ける
ば.かす
ふ.ける
け.する
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