変換
Henkan refers to the process of changing or converting something from one form, system, or state into another. It is most frequently used in technical contexts, such as converting text on a computer or changing physical energy into a different form.
Examples
3 of 5ひらがなを漢字に変換します。
I will convert hiragana into kanji.
こちらのデータを最新の形式に変換いたしました。
I have converted this data into the latest format.
このファイル、スマホで見れるように変換できる？
Can you convert this file so I can see it on my smartphone?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Henkan' key on your Japanese keyboard. Its job is to 'change' (Hen) and 'exchange' (Kan) your simple Hiragana for complex Kanji.
Quick Quiz
パソコンで、ひらがなを漢字に____します。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 変換
Examples
ひらがなを漢字に変換します。
everydayI will convert hiragana into kanji.
こちらのデータを最新の形式に変換いたしました。
formalI have converted this data into the latest format.
このファイル、スマホで見れるように変換できる？
informalCan you convert this file so I can see it on my smartphone?
植物は太陽光を化学エネルギーに変換する。
academicPlants convert sunlight into chemical energy.
外貨への変換手数料はいくらですか？
businessHow much is the commission for conversion into foreign currency?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
変換キー
conversion key (on a keyboard)
変換候補
conversion candidates/suggestions
自動変換
auto-conversion
Often Confused With
Henkou is used for changing plans or schedules, while Henkan is for converting the form or format of something.
Henka refers to a general or natural change/evolution, whereas Henkan implies a more mechanical or systematic process.
Usage Notes
In modern daily life, it is most often heard when talking about typing on computers and smartphones. Use it when the underlying value stays the same but the appearance or format changes.
Common Mistakes
Don't use 'henkan' for changing your clothes (kigaeru) or changing your mind (kokoro-gawari), as those are specific types of 'change' that don't involve systematic conversion.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Henkan' key on your Japanese keyboard. Its job is to 'change' (Hen) and 'exchange' (Kan) your simple Hiragana for complex Kanji.
Word Origin
Derived from Sinitic roots: 'Hen' (変) meaning change or strange, and 'Kan' (換) meaning exchange or replace.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Because Japanese uses three scripts (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji), the 'Henkan' process is a fundamental part of daily digital literacy in Japan.
Quick Quiz
パソコンで、ひらがなを漢字に____します。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 変換
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