Japanese word

取り替える

Pronunciation

Romajitorikaeru

Meaning

  • verbreplace

Example

古い電池を取り替えます。furu i den chi o to ri ka e ma su

I replace the old batteries.

Illustration for 取り替える (replace)

More examples

この部品は簡単に取り替えられます。ko no bu hin wa kan tan ni to ri ka e ra re ma su

This part can be replaced easily.

Core concept

Expresses a change in which the original item is removed and another item takes its place.

Common phrases

  • 電池を取り替えるden chi o to ri ka e ru

    replace a battery

  • 部品を取り替えるbu hin o to ri ka e ru

    replace a part

  • 席を取り替えるseki o to ri ka e ru

    switch seats

Similar words

置き換えるokikaeru: To put a different thing in the place of the original, often in a system or text.
交換するkōkansuru: To give one item and receive another as part of a mutual exchange.
代えるkaeru: To use a different person or thing to perform a role or serve a purpose.

Definition in Japanese

ある物を別の物に替えること。特に、古い物を新しい物に替えること。a ru mono o betsu no mono ni ka e ru ko to toku ni furu i mono o atara shi i mono ni ka e ru ko to

Word origin

取り替える (torikaeru) is formed from 取る (toru, "take") and 替える (kaeru, "change"), combining the ideas of taking something and changing it for another.

Usage tips

  • The Japanese verb 取り替える (torikaeru) may translate as exchange when two people trade items, but English replace is used when one item simply takes another's place.

Other meanings

  • exchangeverb
  • swapverb

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