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VocabJLPT N2

to change (into)

Godan VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to change (into)
2. to turn (into)
3. to influence

This verb means "to turn into" or "to transform into" something, often used to describe a change in state or nature. It is frequently seen in compound forms where a noun combines with it to express transformation, such as something becoming ash or liquid.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why do you always turn every argument into a fight?

Sentence 2

Don't let a single word turn friendship into hostility.

Sentence 3

How did you transform this material into something that feels so luxurious!

Sentence 4

That scent has a way of turning the kitchen into a coffee shop.

Sentence 5

Are the numbers bad enough to turn hope into despair?