Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to change into, to convert to, to transform, to be reduced, to influence, to improve (someone).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
化す かす
 
化す けす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

change, take the form of, influence
カ ば.ける ケ (3rd, N3)
human radical (no. 9)
spoon, spoon or katakana hi radical (no. 21)
ヒ さじ (Kentei 1)