JLPT N3
化
-ization; change; influence; take the form of
Readings
On'yomiカ、ケ
Kun'yomiば・かす、ば・
ける
Mnemonic
Think about the shape and meaning to create your own memory aid!
Example Words
化学 (かがく) chemistry
化粧 (けしょう) makeup; cosmetics
化粧品 (けしょうひん) cosmetics
変化 (へんか) change; transformation
文化 (ぶんか) culture