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“transformation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also変身 (henshin)

Pronunciation

Romajihenkei

Example

このおもちゃは変形します。ko no o mo cha wa hen kei shi ma su

This toy transforms.

Illustration for 変形 (transformation)

How to say “transformation” in Japanese

“Transformation” in Japanese is 変形 (henkei).

Centers on a change in shape that makes an object or situation take a different form.

Full entry for 変形: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 変形

輸送中の衝撃で部品が変形することがあります。yu sō chū no shō geki de bu hin ga hen kei su ru ko to ga a ri ma su

Shock during shipping can cause a part to deform.

Tips for using 変形

  • Unlike 変化 (henka), which covers change more broadly, 変形 (henkei) focuses on a change in shape or form.

Other Japanese words for “transformation”

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変身

henshin

nountransformation

物語の主人公が変身します。monogatari no shu jin kō ga hen shin shi ma su

The main character in the story transforms.

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