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10 化かす To Bewitch

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Meaning

Primary

To Bewitch

Alternative

To Enchant

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

You've seen the word 化ける (to transform) before. Now we have a similar word. This word means to bewitch because when you cuss (かす) you are saying a magic word and bewitching the person in front of you. Imagine yourself yelling out cuss words, and every time a new enchantment falls upon your victim.

This verb is transitive, meaning it takes a direct object. You bewitch someone or something.

Reading

ばかす

Explanation

The reading is the same as 化ける, so make sure you know that word and you'll be able to learn this word's reading as well.

Context

Context Sentences

たぬきやきつねは、人間を化かすのがとくいだ。

Tanuki and foxes are good at bewitching humans.

わたしの友人はいつも化しょうで男の人を化かしています。

My friend enchants men with makeup all the time.

「遅くなってすみません。いやあ、きつねに化かされちまってねえ。」「心配しないでください。それはどうしようもないことですからね。」

"I’m sorry I’m late. I was bewitched by a fox." "No worries. Things like that can’t be helped."

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