Japanese phrase

交代しよう。 kō tai shi yō

Meaning

Let's switch.

When to use it

Suggests switching roles or taking turns. It is a casual proposal used when one person replaces another or gets the next turn.

Example dialogue

ぼくが先にやったから、交代しよう。 bo ku ga saki ni ya tta ka ra kō tai shi yō

I went first, so let's switch.

うん、次はわたしね。 u n tsugi wa wa ta shi ne

Okay, it's my turn next.

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