Japanese word

変換

Pronunciation

Romajihenkan

Meaning

  • nounconversion

Example

入力した文字を漢字に変換します。nyū ryoku shi ta moji o kan ji ni hen kan shi ma su

I convert the characters I entered into kanji.

Illustration for 変換 (conversion)

More examples

このアプリは画像の変換にも対応しています。ko no a pu ri wa ga zō no hen kan ni mo tai ō shi te i ma su

This app also supports image conversion.

Core concept

Describes changing something from one form, system, or representation into another while preserving its intended content.

Common phrases

  • 漢字への変換kan ji e no hen kan

    conversion to kanji

  • 自動変換ji dō hen kan

    automatic conversion

  • 変換キーhen kan kī

    conversion key

Similar words

変更henkō: An adjustment to something that already exists, such as a plan, setting, or arrangement.
切り替えkirikae: The act of moving from one choice, mode, or system to another.

Definition in Japanese

文字やデータなどを、別の形式や表記に変えること。moji ya dē ta na do o betsu no kei shiki ya hyō ki ni ka e ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 変換 (henkan) combines 変 (hen, "change") and 換 (kan, "exchange"), expressing a change into another form.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese computer use, 変換 (henkan) commonly means turning typed kana into kanji, and this conversion is often triggered by the space bar.

Related words

  • 変換するhenkansuruconvertverb

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