Translation and Meaning of: 換える - kaeru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 換える (kaeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kaeru
Kana: かえる
Type: Substantive.
L: jlpt-n3, jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: to replace; Interchange; to replace; to replace
Meaning in English: to exchange;to interchange;to substitute;to replace
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- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (換える) kaeru
換える is a Japanese word that means "to exchange" or "to replace". The word is composed of the characters 換 (kan) which means "change" or "replacement" and える (eru) which is a verbal suffix that indicates the ability to perform the action. The word can be written in hiragana as かえる. It is commonly used in situations where something needs to be replaced or exchanged for something else. For example, in a store, a customer may ask to "exchange" a product they purchased for another. The word can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as "exchanging ideas" or "exchanging experiences".How to Write in Japanese - (換える) kaeru
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Synonyms and Similar - (換える) kaeru
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
替える; 代える; 変える; 交換する; 取り替える; 改める
Words containing: 換える
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: のりかえる
Romaji: norikaeru
Translation / Meaning:
transfer (trains); Change (bus train)
Words with the same pronunciation: かえる kaeru
Example Sentences - (換える) kaeru
Below are some example sentences:
乗り換えることは新しい冒険を始めることです。
Norikae suru koto wa atarashii bouken o hajimeru koto desu
Changing trains is like starting a new adventure.
The transfer is starting a new adventure.
- 乗り換える - means "to change means of transport" or "to make a connection"
- こと - is a particle that indicates that the previous word is a noun and that it is being used as the theme of the sentence
- は - is a particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 新しい - means "new"
- 冒険 - means "adventure"
- を - is a particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 始める - means "to begin"
- こと - again the particle that indicates the noun used as the theme of the sentence
- です - is a particle that indicates that the sentence is a statement
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "to replace; Interchange; to replace; to replace" é "(換える) kaeru". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.