Translation and Meaning of: 替える - kaeru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 替える (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: verb
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Translation / Meaning: to replace; Interchange; to replace; to replace.
Meaning in English: to exchange;to interchange;to substitute;to replace
Definition: to replace something else. to exchange.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (替える) kaeru
替える is a Japanese word that means "substitute" or "replace". The word is composed of two kanji characters: 替, which means "substitute", and る, which is a verbal suffix that indicates action. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the verb 替へる (kaeru) was used with the same meaning. Over time, the pronunciation evolved to 替える (kaeru -> kaeru -> kaeru -> kaeru), but the meaning remained the same. The word is widely used in Japanese, both in everyday language and in formal writing.How to Write in Japanese - (替える) kaeru
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (替える) kaeru:
Verbal conjugation of 替える
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 替える (kaeru)
- 替える - Dictionary form of the verb "kaemasu": 替えます
- 替える - Negative form masu: 替えません
- 替える - Past form masu: 替えました
- 替える - Informal dictionary form: 替える
- 替える - Informal negative form: 替えない
- 替える - Informal past form: 替えた
Synonyms and Similar - (替える) 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:
代える; 変える; 換える; 交換する; 入れ替える; 取り替える; 改める
Words containing: 替える
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: とりかえる
Romaji: torikaeru
Translation / Meaning:
to replace; to replace
Kana: たてかえる
Romaji: tatekaeru
Translation / Meaning:
pay in advance; pay for another; pay someone else's debt as a loan to him
Kana: きりかえる
Romaji: kirikaeru
Translation / Meaning:
to change; to replace; to convert; renew; Play a switch; to replace; to switch
Kana: きかえる
Romaji: kikaeru
Translation / Meaning:
to change clothes
Words with the same pronunciation: かえる kaeru
Example Sentences - (替える) kaeru
Below are some example sentences:
私は着替える必要があります。
Watashi wa kigaeru hitsuyō ga arimasu
I need to change clothes.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese
- は - topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "I"
- 着替える - Verb that means "change clothes"
- 必要 - noun meaning "need"
- が - subject particle indicating that "necessidade" is the subject of the sentence
- あります - verb that means "to have" or "to exist" in a polite form
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Other words of the same type: verb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "to replace; Interchange; to replace; to replace." é "(替える) kaeru". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
