Translation of Japanese word "変わる" to English
変わる
かわる
[kawaru]
IPA: /kawaɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo become something different.
How to use
変わる (kawaru) — 'to change (intransitive)'. Group 1. 気持ちが変わった — my feelings changed. Transitive: 変える (kaeru) — to change something.
🇬🇧 English
to change (intrans.)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 変わる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かわる
Romaji Transcription: kawaru
Example Sentences
私は体重が変わった。
わたしはからだじょうがかわった。
I have changed my weight.
彼の年齢は変わらない。
かれのねんれいはかわらない。
His age does not change.
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Common phrases
- 気持ちが変わる— to change one's mind / feelings change
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Frequency rank: #304 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "変わる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "変わる" means "to change (intrans.)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "変わる"?▼
The word "変わる" is read as "かわる" (kawaru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when age or weight changes.".
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