English–Japanese

“change trains” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinorikaeru

Example

駅で乗り換えます。eki de no ri ka e ma su

I change trains at the station.

Illustration for 乗り換える (change trains)

How to say “change trains” in Japanese

“Change trains” in Japanese is 乗り換える (norikaeru).

Expresses switching from the current train or other vehicle to a different one in order to continue the same trip.

Full entry for 乗り換える: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 乗り換える

バスから電車に乗り換えます。ba su ka ra den sha ni no ri ka e ma su

I transfer from a bus to a train.

Tips for using 乗り換える

  • A station sign may use 乗り換え (norikae) to mark the place or action of changing trains, making the noun form common in travel information.

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