ば
化
　
け

noun, takes genitive case の

  1. transforming oneself, taking on another form, disguising oneself.
  2. artificial fly (for fishing).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ば
化
　
け
 化け ばけ

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)