変わる
かわる
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to change (intrans.)
Examples
天気が急に変わりました。
The weather changed suddenly.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「変わる」is a verb meaning "to change (intrans.)." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「変わる」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「変わる」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「変わる」mean in Japanese?+
「変わる」means "to change (intrans.)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「変わる」?+
「変わる」is read as「かわる」.
Is 「変わる」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「変わる」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「変わる」?+
天気が急に変わりました。 — The weather changed suddenly.
Practice 「変わる」 with spaced repetition