No. 727 in Japanese
変化
"Change" or "transformation."
In a sentence
季節の変化を感じることができます。
You can feel the change of seasons.
Here, "変化" refers to the transition or changes occurring in the seasons.
その計画には少し変化が必要です。
That plan requires some changes.
In this sentence, "変化" is used to mean adjustments or modifications needed.
科学的な進歩は社会に大きな変化をもたらしました。
Scientific advancements have brought significant changes to society.
"変化" here refers to the larger implications and alterations caused by progress, stressing societal transformation.
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