JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
化 — change
- Reading
- カ・ケ・ば.ける・ば.かす・ふ.ける・け.する
- Meaning
- change; take the form of; influence; enchant; delude; -ization
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
化 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カ・ケ・ば.ける・ば.かす・ふ.ける・け.する and it means change; take the form of; influence; enchant; delude; -ization. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
化 appears in everyday japanese words such as 化合 (chemical combination), 化石 (fossil) and 化繊 (synthetic fibres).
Japanese words containing 化
Frequently asked questions
What does 化 mean in Japanese?
化 means change; take the form of; influence; enchant; delude; -ization in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 化 read?
化 is read カ・ケ・ば.ける・ば.かす・ふ.ける・け.する. Reading it inside real words — 化合 and 化石 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 化 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 化 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 化 in a word?
A common word containing 化 is 化合 (かごう) — "chemical combination". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 化 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 化 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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