English–Japanese
“change” in Japanese
How to say “change” in Japanese
“Change” in Japanese is 変化 (henka).
Describes a shift in the state, quality, or appearance of something over time.
Example sentences with 変化
季節の変化を楽しみます。ki setsu no hen ka o tano shi mi ma su
I enjoy the changes in the seasons.
新しい環境では、少しずつ変化に慣れていきます。atara shi i kan kyō de wa suko shi zu tsu hen ka ni na re te i ki ma su
In a new environment, I gradually get used to change.
Tips for using 変化
- In everyday conversation, 変化 (henka) often describes changes in seasons, routines, or feelings, so it appears in many simple sentences about daily life.
Other Japanese words for “change”
予定を変えます。yo tei o ka e ma su
I change my plans.
天気が変わります。ten ki ga ka wa ri ma su
The weather changes.
予定を変更します。yo tei o hen kō shi ma su
I change my plans.
会社は方針を転換します。kai sha wa hō shin o ten kan shi ma su
The company will change its policy.
買い物のあと、お釣りをもらいます。ka i mono no a to o tsu ri o mo ra i ma su
I get change after shopping.
生活習慣を改めます。sei katsu shū kan o arata me ma su
I will change my lifestyle habits.
話題をチェンジしましょう。wa dai o che n ji shi ma shō
Let's change the topic.
前と変わりません。mae to ka wa ri ma se n
It is no different from before.
作品ごとに形を違えます。saku hin go to ni katachi o chiga e ma su
They change the shape for each work.