Word details
化ける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 化ける.
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Entry
1
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
Examples
猫は化けると言われる。
It is said that cats can change shape.
2
to disguise oneself as
3
to change radically; to metamorphose
4
to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
化
change, take the form of, influence, enchant, delude, -ization
4 strokesFrequency 89JLPT N2Grade 3
On
カケ
Kun
ば.けるば.かすふ.けるけ.する
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