JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
置き換える
To replace, substitute, or move something to a new location.
Readings
Other forms
置き換えます polite form
置き換えた plain past
置き換えて te-form
置き換えられる potential/passive
1 Ichidan Verb, Transitive Verb
To Replace / Substitute
Refers to substituting an existing element with a new one, whether physical or abstract.
Example
専門用語 を 分かりやすい 言葉 に 置き換え て 説明し て ください 。
Please explain it by replacing the technical terms with easy-to-understand words.
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2 Ichidan Verb, Transitive Verb
To Move / Rearrange
Describes the act of changing the physical location or arrangement of an object.
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