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化す

Readings

Kana: かす、けす
Romaji: kasu, kesu
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Definition

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to change into; to convert to; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)

See also: 化する

Kanji

Readings: カ、 ケ、 ば.ける、 ば.かす、 ふ.ける、 け.する
Meanings: change, take the form of, influence, enchant, delude, -ization

Example Sentences

外見(がいけん)他人(たにん)をごまかす。
➥He deceives others with his appearance.
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(だれ)部長(ぶちょう)をごまかせません。
➥Nobody can put anything over on the bureau chief.
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あの(みせ)でおつりをごまかされた。
➥They short-changed me at that store.
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(かれ)は100(えん)ごまかされた。
➥He was cheated of 100 yen.
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少女(しょうじょ)(わら)って(なみだ)をごまかした。
➥The little girl laughed her tears away.
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データ()して、壁紙(かべがみ)(つく)ってある。
➥I also digitized it and made a desktop image.
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