1. Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

   1.

   to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to turn oneself into; to transform oneself into

2. 2.

   to disguise oneself (as)

3. 3.

   to change (into); to transform; to metamorphose

Example sentences

• 大器晩成の大物と言われて久しいけど、彼、いつになったら化けるのかね。

  I haven't heard anyone call him a late bloomer in a while. But I do wonder when he's going to grow up.