- 化 — transformation
- 文化 — culture
- 変化 — change
- 化学 — chemistry
- 進化 — evolution
- 化け物 — monster, ghost
化 is a compound of 人 (person) and ヒ (variant form of person). It originally depicted a person turning around — symbolizing transformation or change. This character evolved to represent the act of becoming something else, or changing form.
天気は 急に変化した。
The weather changed suddenly.
この国の文化を学びたい。
I want to learn about this country's culture.
🎧 Listen to カ・ケ / ばける・ばかす