Japanese

する

かする
Meaning: to change into; to transform; to turn into
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 化する 化しない
Polite 化します 化しません
Past 化した 化しなかった
Polite + Past 化しました 化しませんでした
Te-form 化して 化しなくて
Potential 化できる 化できない
Passive 化される 化されない
Causative 化させる 化させない
Imperative 化しろ 化するな

Handwriting

化
す
る

Example sentences

After a fierce battle, the city turned into ruins.
山奥にある古い館は、今では廃墟と化している。
The old mansion deep in the mountains has now turned into a ruin.
強大な軍を前にして、反乱軍は烏合之衆と化した。
Faced with a powerful army, the rebel forces turned into a disorderly mob.

Usage Notes

Describes a complete change in form or nature, often in a dramatic or significant way.

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