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変化

Change


Meaning

Change, Transformation

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Change and change equals even more change. 変化 generally refers to a natural or spontaneous change, like changes from growth or aging, alterations in weather conditions, or shifts in one's emotions.


Reading

へんか

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 変化をもたらす

    to bring about a change in something

    変化をする

    to change

    変化を感じる

    to feel a change

  • 変化が起こる

    a change occurs

    変化がある

    there is a change

    変化がない

    there is no change

  • 時代の変化

    the changing times

    体の変化

    bodily change

    社会の変化

    societal change

Context Sentences

時間とともに気持ちが変化することは自然なことです。

It is natural for feelings to change over time.

テクノロジーの進歩により、交通システムも大きく変化しています。

Advances in technology are also dramatically changing transportation systems.

変化がなければ、何も生まれません。変化により、新しいビジネスチャンスが生まれるんです。

Without change, nothing is created. Change creates new business opportunities.


Kanji Composition