Meaning of 化かす in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
化かす, 魅す
-
Kana Readingばかす
-
Romajibakasu
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to bewitch; to confuse; to enchant; to delude
-
Example Sentences
化かす, 魅す, ばかす used in context
-
She's sitting as if charmed by the music.
-
Her beauty drew him on to marry her.
-
They sat still as if they were charmed by the music.
-
He was attracted by her smile.
-
私たちはみなまるで月の光に魅せられたかのように、音楽に聞き入った。
All of us listened to the music as if we were charmed by the moonlight.
-
Everybody at the party was charmed with her grace.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
Non-Past
Past
Te
Passive
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
change, take the form of, influence, enchant, delude, -ization
On: カ, ケ
Kun: ば.ける, ば.かす, ふ.ける, け.する
4 strokes
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal