N3
へんか (henka)
変化
change; variation
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a change, variation, or transition in state, color, volume, or feelings. Can be used with する as a verb (変化する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'I can see the change in your feelings right through you! ...You've fallen even more in love with me, haven't you?! ...W-What?! Stop turning the tables on me! My feelings haven't changed!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたの心境の変化、私には全部お見通しなんだからね！...私に対する愛着が、明らかに劇的変化（アップ）したでしょ？！...な、何よ！私の気持ちは不変よ！』
📝 Example Sentences
季節の移り変わりとともに、山の木々の色が変化します。
With the transition of seasons, the colors of mountain trees change.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "変化"!
気温の急激な_______についていけず、風邪を引いてしまいました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 状態や数値の揺れ動きを示すため「（気温の）変化」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『気温の変化で風邪？！もー！私の体温で温めてあげるから近くに来なさい…あ、おしくらまんじゅうよ！』
English: Since it indicates fluctuations of a state or numerical value, '(temperature) change' (henka) is correct. Haruka: 'Caught a cold from temp changes?! Geez! I'll warm you up with my body heat, so come close... Ah, just a squish game!'
English: Since it indicates fluctuations of a state or numerical value, '(temperature) change' (henka) is correct. Haruka: 'Caught a cold from temp changes?! Geez! I'll warm you up with my body heat, so come close... Ah, just a squish game!'
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