“Transformation” in Japanese
Short answer
Transformation in Japanese is “変態” (hentai). Full meaning: transformation; abnormality; metamorphosis.
Other ways to say “Transformation” in Japanese
変圧
henatsu transformation (of a current)
変形
henkei transformation, variation, metamorphosis, modification, deformation, variety, deformity, monster
転成
tensei transformation, transmutation; functional shift, conversion
変幻
hengen transformation
様変わり
samagawari changing completely, transformation
変貌
henbou transfiguration, transformation, change of appearance
変革
henkaku change, transformation, reform, revolution, revolutionizing, innovation, upheaval
式変形
shikihenkei transformation (of a formula or expression), deformation
形質転換
keishitsutenkan transformation
化成
kasei change, transformation
転化
tenka change, transformation, inversion
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