JLPT N3 Intermediate
替える
To replace, exchange, or substitute one thing for another.
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Other forms
換える to exchange
代える to substitute
替えます polite form
替えて te-form
替えた past form
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To replace (an old or used item)
Describes the act of renewing an item that is worn out, used up, or dirty with a fresh equivalent.
2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To exchange / To trade
Refers to exchanging an object for something else of equivalent value or converting something into a different form.
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3 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To substitute / To act in place of
Designates a person or object to perform a function or occupy a position previously held by another.
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