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変わり
kawari
Description
「変わり」は、何かが前とちがう様子になることを表す言葉です。
"変わり" is a word that expresses the state of something becoming different from before.
「季節の変わり」や「気持ちの変わり」のように使います。
It is used like in "季節の変わり" (change of seasons) or "気持ちの変わり" (change of feelings).
Meanings
変わりkawari
a change; alteration; difference
最近、体に変わりはありませんか。
Have you noticed any changes in your health recently?
変わりkawari
something unusual; abnormality
町には特に変わりはなかった。
There were no particular changes in the town.
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Notes
- Form
変わり is the noun form (連用形) of the verb 変わる (to change).
- Nuance
Don't confuse with 代わり (kawari, 'substitute/instead'), which uses a different kanji.
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