変化
変化する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 変化する | 変化しない |
| Polite | 変化します | 変化しません |
| Past polite | 変化しました | 変化しませんでした |
| Past | 変化した | 変化しなかった |
| Te-form | 変化して | 変化しないで |
| Desire | 変化したい | 変化したくない |
| Potential | 変化できる | 変化できない |
| Passive | 変化される | 変化されない |
| Causative | 変化させる | 変化させない |
| Causative passive | 変化させられる | 変化させられない |
| Volitional | 変化しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 変化しましょう | |
| Imperative | 変化しろ | 変化するな |
| Conditional | 変化すれば | 変化しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 変化したら | 変化しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
change; variation; transformation
Broadly used for any kind of change, alteration, or transition in state, form, or quality. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to change' (intransitive).
Climate change is affecting ecosystems.
His attitude suddenly changed.
Refers to the existence of multiple types or variations within a category. Often used in contexts like 変化に富む (rich in variety).
The cuisine in this region is rich in variety.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
inflection; conjugation; declension
Technical grammar term for the inflection of words (verbs, adjectives, etc.). Used in linguistics and language learning contexts.
Learning the conjugations of Japanese verbs is tough.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
henka; evasive sidestep at the start of a sumo bout
Sumo-specific term for a sidestep maneuver performed at the initial charge (tachi-ai) to avoid a direct clash. Often considered a tactical but sometimes frowned-upon move.
He won by sidestepping at the initial charge.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に変化が起こるfor a change to occur in something
A change occurred in his way of thinking.
- 変化に富むto be full of variety
The terrain in this region is full of variety.
- 〈事〉が変化するfor a word ending or form to inflect
Verbs change their endings through conjugation.
- 立合いで変化するto sidestep at the initial charge (in sumo)
The sumo wrestler sidestepped at the initial charge.
- 〈事〉に変化を与えるto bring about a change in something
The new policy brought about change in the organization.
Expressions
- 心境の変化change of heart; change of mind; shift in mental state