化ける

verb (ichidan)ばける · bakeru

1. Englishto 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

   • 猫は化けると言われる。It is said that cats can change shape.

2. Englishto disguise oneself (as)

3. Englishto change (into); to transform; to metamorphose

4. Englishto 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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