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化す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 化す.

Dictionary

Entry

化すIntransitiveTransitiveGodan verbFreq #12929
1

to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to become

Examples
1年が過ぎ、彼の死体は塵と化した
A year had passed by and his body turned to dust.
2

to influence

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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

4 strokesFrequency 89JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

ば.けるば.かすふ.けるけ.する

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