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JLPT N1 Advanced

変質

Change in quality or nature, typically implying deterioration or degeneration.

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変質する verb form
変質者 pervert
1 Noun, Suru verb

Deterioration / Change in Quality

Describes a fundamental alteration in the composition or character of a substance or entity, usually resulting in a degraded state.

Example

夏 の 暑さ で 食べ物 が 変質 して しまっ た 。

The food spoiled because of the summer heat.

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2 Noun

Pervert

Signifies a pathological deviation in personality or behavior, specifically referring to sexually predatory or socially dangerous conduct.

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変質
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Change in quality or nature, typically implying deterioration or degeneration.
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