化
1. Meaning and Reading
- change, transform, influence
- Onyomi : か, け
- Kunyomi : ばける
2. Kanji Explanation
- 亻 : person
- 匕 : upside-down person
The contrast between an upright person (亻) and an inverted person (匕) represents the cycle of life and death, symbolizing transformation.
3. Example Words
化粧
けしょう
makeup
化粧をして外出する。
I go out wearing makeup.
文化
ぶんか
culture
日本の文化を学ぶ。
I learn about Japanese culture.
化け物
ばけもの
monster
昔話に化け物が登場する。
A monster appears in the folktale.
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