JLPT N3 Intermediate
替わる
To take the place of, be replaced, or be substituted.
Readings
Other forms
代わる to substitute
換わる to exchange
替わります polite form
替わって te-form
替わった past form
1 Intransitive Godan Verb
To take the place of / To replace
Describes the act of removing an old item or state and introducing a new one in its place.
Example
古い 電池 が 新しい もの に 替わった 。
The old battery was replaced with a new one.
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2 Intransitive Godan Verb
To be exchanged / To switch
Refers to the mutual swapping or trading of two items, positions, or values.
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