変わり

かわり
Alternative writings: 変り
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1

A change or alteration; the act or state of becoming different.

Noun

Examples

季節の変わり目は体調を崩しやすい。

You tend to get sick at the change of seasons.

部屋の雰囲気に少し変わりがあった。

There was a slight change in the room's atmosphere.

仕事に変わりがあれば知らせてください。

Please let me know if there are any changes to the work.

2

A difference or distinction between things; something that sets items apart.

Noun

Examples

この二つの型には大きな変わりはない。

There isn't much difference between these two models.

色の変わりで好みが分かれる。

Preferences differ depending on the color variation.

3

Something unusual or abnormal; an odd occurrence or peculiarity.

Noun

Examples

最近、店の様子に何か変わりがあるようだ。

Lately, it seems there's something unusual about the shop's situation.

彼は学校でちょっとした変わりと見なされた。

He was regarded as somewhat unusual at school.

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