化ける
- 1to 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 Translated by Jiyomi
- 2to disguise oneself (as) Translated by Jiyomi
- 3to change (into) ; to transform ; to metamorphose Translated by Jiyomi
- 4to change radically (for the better) ; to transform ; to improve dramatically and unexpectedly (e.g. of an actor, sportsperson, stock price) ; to make a complete turnaround Translated by Jiyomi
Ichidan verb · intransitive verb
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JMdict entry 1186710 · frequency rank 32. Source and licence.