Japanese word

変わり

Pronunciation

Romajikawari

Meaning

  • nounchange

Example

前と変わりません。mae to ka wa ri ma se n

It is no different from before.

Illustration for 変わり (change)

More examples

予定に変わりがあれば、すぐに知らせてください。yo tei ni ka wa ri ga a re ba su gu ni shi ra se te ku da sa i

Please let me know right away if there is any change to the plans.

Core concept

Points to how a present state differs from a previous state, including the lack of any noticeable difference.

Common phrases

  • 変わりがないka wa ri ga na i

    no change

  • 前と変わりがないmae to ka wa ri ga na i

    no different from before

  • 変わりがあるka wa ri ga a ru

    there is a change

Similar words

変更henkō: A deliberate change made to a plan, arrangement, or decision.
変化henka: A change in the state, appearance, or condition of something.
違いchigai: A point at which two things or states are not the same.

Definition in Japanese

物事が前の状態とは異なること。また、その違い。mono goto ga mae no jō tai to wa koto na ru ko to ma ta so no chiga i

Word origin

変わり (kawari) comes from the verb 変わる (kawaru, "to change") and names the difference produced by changing or not changing.

Usage tips

  • The phrase お変わりありませんか (o-kawari arimasen ka) commonly serves as a polite everyday greeting about a person's well-being or circumstances.

Other meanings

  • differencenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 変わり方kawarikataway of changingnoun
  • 変わり目kawarimeturning pointnoun

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