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化ける

to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to turn oneself into; to transform oneself into

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Meaning

  1. v1vi
    to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to turn oneself into; to transform oneself into
  2. v1vi
    to disguise oneself (as)
  3. v1vi
    to change (into); to transform; to metamorphose
  4. v1vi
    to change radically (for the better); to transform; to improve dramatically and unexpectedly (e.g. of an actor, sportsperson, stock price); to make a complete turnaround

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