Vocabulary

What does 換える (かえる, kaeru) mean?

換える (かえる, kaeru) means to exchange, to convert.

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

to exchange, to convert

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Example sentences

  • I exchanged yen for dollars.

  • I exchanged the old furniture for cash.

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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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