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What does 代える (かえる, kaeru) mean?

代える (かえる, kaeru) means to replace, to substitute.

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Readingかえる
Romajikaeru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
かえる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkaeru

to replace, to substitute

Example sentences

  • I switched seats with my friend.

  • I'll replace the battery with a new one.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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