化
change · take the form of · influence · enchant · delude · -ization
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person fallen and standing. Changing.
Symbolism
Change, chemistry, evolution. Represents transformation of state.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Not fearing change
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
千変万化
せんぺんばんか
innumerable changes; infinite variety
同化作用
どうかさよう
assimilation; metabolism; anabolism
文明開化
ぶんめいかいか
civilization and enlightenment; Japan's Westernization movement during the Meiji era (Westernisation)
妖怪変化
ようかいへんげ
monstrous apparition; terrifying creature; incomprehensible horror
羽化登仙
うかとうせん
a sense of release (as if one had wings and were riding on air)
Proverbs & Idioms
化けの皮が剥がれる
ばけのかわがはがれる
The mask comes off
To reveal ones true nature
Anime & Manga
化物語
Bakemonogatari
A well-known work with 化 in its Japanese title.
究極進化したフルダイブRPGが現実よりもクソゲーだったら
Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life!
A well-known work with 化 in its Japanese title.
進化の実～知らないうちに勝ち組人生～
The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made
A well-known work with 化 in its Japanese title.
真・進化の実～知らないうちに勝ち組人生～
The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made Season 2
A well-known work with 化 in its Japanese title.
追放されたチート付与魔術師は気ままなセカンドライフを謳歌する。 ～俺は武器だけじゃなく、あらゆるものに『強化ポイント』を付与できるし、俺の意思でいつでも効果を解除できるけど、残った人たち大丈夫？～
The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life
A well-known work with 化 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 化 mean in Japanese?
化 means change, take the form of, influence, enchant, delude, -ization.
How do you read 化?
On'yomi: カ、ケ (KA, KE). Kun'yomi: ば.ける、ば.かす、ふ.ける、け.する (bakeru, bakasu, fukeru, kesuru).
How many strokes does 化 have?
化 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 匕 (spoon).
Is 化 a good kanji for a tattoo?
化 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means change, take the form of, influence, enchant, delude, -ization. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.