JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
化ける
To transform, disguise oneself, or change completely.
Readings
Other forms
化けます polite form
化けた plain past
化けて te-form
化けない plain negative
1 Ichidan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To transform / To disguise oneself
Describes the act of assuming a different physical form or appearance, often to deceive an observer.
Example
昔話 で は 、 よく 狐 が 美しい 女性 に 化ける 。
In old folk tales, foxes often transform into beautiful women.
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2 Ichidan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To change dramatically / To metamorphose
Refers to an unexpected and significant alteration in appearance, value, or ability that far surpasses the original state.
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