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化ける ばける N1

  1. to assume the shape of; to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to transform oneself into; to turn oneself into
  2. to disguise oneself (as)
  3. to change (into); to metamorphose; to transform
  4. to change radically (for the better); to improve dramatically and unexpectedly (e.g. of an actor, sportsperson, stock price); to make a complete turnaround; to transform
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