Change in Japanese
"change" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
10 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "change". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
change, take the form of, influence, enchant, delude, -ization
Reading: ka
4 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Shape of person fallen and standing. Changing.
What it carries
Change, chemistry, evolution. Represents transformation of state.
Related kanji for "change"
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dai · dynamic
Composed of person and phonetic. Substitute for person.
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kai · nature, wisdom
Composed of self and strike. Reforming by striking self.
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hen · mysterious, dynamic
Composed of also and strike. Changing also.
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i · nature, dynamic
Shape of training elephant with hand. To do, to act.
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dou · dynamic
Composed of heavy and power. Power to move heavy things.
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ten · dynamic
Composed of vehicle and exclusive. Vehicle rolling.
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i · dynamic
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kan · dynamic
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sen · dynamic
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for change?
The most common kanji for "change" is 化, read as ka. It means change, take the form of, influence. Related kanji: 代 (change), 改 (change), 変 (change), 為 (change), 動 (change), 転 (change) and more.
How many strokes does 化 have?
化 has 4 strokes.