日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji
化

N3

Meaningschange, take the form of, influence, enchant, delude
On'yomiカ、ケ
Kun'yomiば、ば、ふ、け
Strokes4
Radical匕

Compounds

  • ghost, apparition, goblin, monster

  • to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.), to assume the shape of, to turn oneself into, to transform oneself into

  • change, transformation

  • fossil, petrifaction, petrification, fossilization

  • influence (on someone), inspiration

  • intensification, aggravation

  • digestion (of food), digestion (of information), assimilation, thorough understanding

  • becoming more serious or severe, aggravation, intensification

  • deterioration, worsening

  • activation, revitalization

Example sentences

  • We introduced automation to improve efficiency.

  • Our reputation is deteriorating.

  • Business performance has declined.

  • Revitalizing the team is essential.

  • We plan to strengthen marketing activities.

  • Strengthen inter-departmental cooperation.

  • This quarter was not only in the red, but also worse than the previous quarter.

  • The executives' conduct reflects company culture.