English–Japanese
“change clothes” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikigaeru
Example
寝る前に着替えます。ne ru mae ni ki ga e ma su
I change clothes before bed.
How to say “change clothes” in Japanese
“Change clothes” in Japanese is 着替える (kigaeru). 着替える can also mean “get changed”.
Refers to replacing the clothes one is wearing with another set, often when the time of day or activity changes.
Example sentences with 着替える
学校へ行く前に着替えます。gak kō e i ku mae ni ki ga e ma su
I get changed before going to school.
汗をかいたので、帰宅してすぐ着替えました。ase o ka i ta no de ki taku shi te su gu ki ga e ma shi ta
I changed clothes as soon as I got home because I was sweaty.
Tips for using 着替える
- 着替える (kigaeru) commonly appears in everyday phrases about changing before bed, after exercise, or for a special occasion.