Henshin

From TV-Nihon

変身

To Transform. The kanji are literally "change" and "body".

Examples

Kamen Riders typically shout this when transforming.

Variation

In Gosei Sentai DaiRanger the phrased used is "Tenshin" 転身. The kanji for ten can also mean change, but is more typically used for to turn, or to shift.

Similar Phrases

Souchaku

Chakusou

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