Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 変わり身(かわりみ) in Japanese

変わり身
Kana Reading
かわりみ
Romaji
kawarimi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    change of attitude (stance, position)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    lightness of foot (sumo); ability to dodge out of the way of an attack


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

7 strokes

somebody, person, one's station in life

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: み

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

unusual, change, strange

On'Yomi: ヘン

Kun'Yomi: か.わる, か.わり, か.える

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