Vocabulary

What does 変わる (かわる, kawaru) mean?

変わる (かわる, kawaru) means to change, to be transformed (on its own); to be unusual.

Quick facts
Readingかわる
Romajikawaru
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
かわる
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkawaru

to change, to be transformed (on its own); to be unusual

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to change; to be transformed; to be altered
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to move to
  3. 3godan verb · intransitive to be different; to be uncommon; to be unusual

Example sentences

  • The traffic light turned green.

  • This town has changed over ten years.

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