Vocabulary

What does 取り替える (とりかえる, torikaeru) mean?

取り替える (とりかえる, torikaeru) means to exchange, to replace.

Quick facts
Readingとりかえる
Romajitorikaeru
Part of speechichidan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
とりかえる
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontorikaeru

to exchange, to replace

  1. 1ichidan verb · transitive to exchange; to swap; to barter
  2. 2ichidan verb · transitive to replace; to substitute

Example sentences

  • I want to replace the curtains in my room.

  • The shirt is too small, so please exchange it.

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