Japanese word

着替える

Pronunciation

Romajikigaeru

Meaning

  • verbchange clothes, get changed

Example

寝る前に着替えます。ne ru mae ni ki ga e ma su

I change clothes before bed.

Illustration for 着替える (change clothes)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Refers to replacing the clothes one is wearing with another set, often when the time of day or activity changes.

Common phrases

  • 服を着替えるfuku o ki ga e ru

    change clothes

  • パジャマに着替えるpa ja ma ni ki ga e ru

    change into pajamas

Definition in Japanese

身に着けている衣服を別のものに替える。mi ni tsu ke te i ru i fuku o betsu no mo no ni ka e ru

Word origin

着る (kiru, "wear") combines with 替える (kaeru, "replace") to form 着替える (kigaeru, "change clothes").

Usage tips

  • 着替える (kigaeru) commonly appears in everyday phrases about changing before bed, after exercise, or for a special occasion.

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