Translation of Japanese word "変化" to English
変化
へんか
[henka]
IPA: /he̞ŋka̠/
Meaning
NounThe process or result of becoming different.
How to use
変化 (henka) — 'change / alteration / variation'. 気候の変化 — change in climate. 変化がある — there is a change.
🇬🇧 English
change
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 変化
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): へんか
Romaji Transcription: henka
Example Sentences
天気は毎日変化する。
てんきはまいにちへんかする。
The weather changes every day.
この問題の解決には変化が必要です。
このもんだいのかいけつにはへんかがひつようです。
A change is necessary to solve this problem.
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What does the Japanese word "変化" mean?▼
The Japanese word "変化" means "change" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "変化"?▼
The word "変化" is read as "へんか" (henka). 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: "Refers to a change in the quality or state of something.".
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