Japanese word

引き換え

Pronunciation

Romajihikikae

Meaning

  • nounin exchange

Example

代金と引き換えに商品を受け取ります。dai kin to hi ki ka e ni shō hin o u ke to ri ma su

I receive the product in exchange for payment.

Illustration for 引き換え (in exchange)

More examples

鍵と引き換えに、保証金が返されます。kagi to hi ki ka e ni ho shō kin ga kae sa re ma su

The deposit is returned in exchange for the key.

Core concept

Expresses a direct trade in which one thing is handed over to obtain another.

Common phrases

  • 鍵と引き換えにkagi to hi ki ka e ni

    in exchange for the key

Similar words

交換kōkan: A reciprocal transfer of goods, services, or other items between two sides.

Definition in Japanese

一方を相手に渡し、その代わりに他方を受け取ること。ip pō o ai te ni wata shi so no ka wa ri ni ta hō o u ke to ru ko to

Word origin

引き換え (hikikae) is the noun form related to 引き換える (hikikaeru, "to exchange"), formed from 引く (hiku, "to pull") and 換える (kaeru, "to change").

Usage tips

  • The term appears in 引換券 (hikikaeken, "exchange ticket"), a familiar label for a coupon or ticket used to claim something in return.

Other meanings

  • redemptionnoun

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