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変化

henka [heŋka]

A noun that refers to the process of becoming different or a transformation in state, appearance, or condition. It is a very common word used to describe everything from changes in the weather and seasons to shifts in social trends or scientific processes.

Exemples

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1

最近、天気の変化が激しいです。

Recently, the changes in weather have been drastic.

2

時代の変化に伴い、新しい法律が必要です。

With the changing times, new laws are necessary.

3

その髪型、いい変化だね!

That hairstyle is a nice change!

Famille de mots

Nom
変化
Verb
変化する
Adjectif
変化に富んだ
Apparenté
変容
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Astuce mémo

The first kanji 変 means 'unusual/change' and the second 化 means 'transform' (like 'chemistry' 化学). Think of a 'weird transformation' happening naturally.

Quiz rapide

秋になると、山の木の葉の色が____します。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 変化

Exemples

1

最近、天気の変化が激しいです。

everyday

Recently, the changes in weather have been drastic.

2

時代の変化に伴い、新しい法律が必要です。

formal

With the changing times, new laws are necessary.

3

その髪型、いい変化だね!

informal

That hairstyle is a nice change!

4

この実験では、液体の色の変化を観察します。

academic

In this experiment, we observe the change in the color of the liquid.

5

市場の変化を素早く察知することが重要です。

business

It is important to quickly perceive changes in the market.

Famille de mots

Nom
変化
Verb
変化する
Adjectif
変化に富んだ
Apparenté
変容

Collocations courantes

変化が激しい to change drastically
変化を恐れる to fear change
気候の変化 climate change
変化に富む to be full of variety
変化を遂げる to undergo a transformation

Phrases Courantes

変化球

a breaking ball (baseball); an indirect or tricky approach

千変万化

innumerable changes; ever-changing

劇的な変化

a dramatic change

Souvent confondu avec

変化 vs 変更

Henko refers to an intentional modification or correction (like a schedule), whereas Henka refers to a more general or natural transformation.

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Notes d'usage

It can be used as a standalone noun or combined with 'suru' to function as a verb. It is applicable to both physical transformations and abstract changes.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'henka' when they mean 'to change' in the sense of 'exchanging' items (which should be 'kokan') or 'modifying plans' (which should be 'henko').

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Astuce mémo

The first kanji 変 means 'unusual/change' and the second 化 means 'transform' (like 'chemistry' 化学). Think of a 'weird transformation' happening naturally.

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Origine du mot

Derived from Middle Chinese, combining 'hen' (to change/disturb) and 'ka' (to influence/transform/become).

Modèles grammaticaux

変化する (to change) ~に変化が見られる (changes are seen in...) AからBへ変化する (to change from A to B)
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Contexte culturel

The concept of 'henka' is central to the Japanese aesthetic of 'Mujo' (impermanence), appreciating the fleeting beauty of changing seasons.

Quiz rapide

秋になると、山の木の葉の色が____します。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : 変化

Expressions liées

Mots lis

学期

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A school term or semester that divides the academic year into specific periods of study. In Japan, the academic year is typically divided into three terms starting in April, September, and January.

期限

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期限 refers to a time limit, deadline, or expiration date by which a specific action must be completed or a period ends. It is commonly used for business deadlines, document submissions, and the shelf life of food products.

A1

A specific moment in time or a point in time, often used to describe the ticking passage of time. Historically, it also refers to a specific unit of time (roughly two hours) in the traditional Japanese timekeeping system.

刹那

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A Buddhist-derived term referring to an extremely short period of time, similar to an 'instant' or 'moment.' It often carries a poetic or philosophical nuance, suggesting that something is fleeting or transient.

永久

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Refers to a state of lasting forever or being permanent without change. It is often used to describe time, systems, or physical states that are intended to remain indefinitely.

永遠

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This word refers to a state of being eternal or lasting forever without an end. It is commonly used in emotional, philosophical, or romantic contexts to describe things that do not change over time.

暫時

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A formal term referring to a short period of time or a brief moment. It is typically used in writing or polite speech to describe a temporary state or a short duration of an action.

久しぶり

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A phrase used to express that a significant amount of time has passed since an event last occurred or since meeting someone. It is most commonly used as a greeting equivalent to 'Long time no see' in English.

晩期

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晩期 refers to the final or late stage of a specific period, process, or condition. It is most commonly used in historical, archaeological, or medical contexts to describe the concluding phase of an era or the advanced stage of a disease.

初期

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The first stage or beginning period of an event, process, or historical era. It is used to describe the initial phase of something that continues over time.

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