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N4 · 4 strokes · — · Irodori #343 · Elementary 2 L9
化
-ization, change, delude, enchant, influence, take the form of
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Readings
- On’yomi
- カ、ケ
- Kun’yomi
- け・する、ば・かす、ば・ける、ふ・ける
Example words
文化センター
ぶんかセンター
cultural center
化粧室
けしょうしつ
restroom
化粧品
けしょうひん
cosmetics
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A compact 4-stroke character meaning "-ization" — trace the strokes while picturing the concept.
Components
Remember "-ization" (化) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
文化 (ぶんか) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 文化 (ぶんか) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: け・する、ば・かす、ば・ける、ふ・ける — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: カ、ケ — common in compound words (熟語).