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What is the Kanji for 'Replace' and 'Exchange'? | 替

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Replace' and 'Exchange', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Replace' and 'Exchange' is 替.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Replace, Exchange

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ka

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Parts

    Example Word

    取り替える: replace or exchange. The Japanese verb '取り替える (とりかえる)' means 'to replace' or 'to exchange'. It is used when swapping one thing for another, often because the original item is broken, outdated, or no longer suitable. For example: I replaced the old light bulb「古い電球を取り替えた」(ふるいでんきゅうをとりかえた). They exchanged gifts at the party「パーティーでプレゼントを取り替えた」(パーティーでプレゼントをとりかえた). This verb can also imply a mutual exchange, such as trading items or ideas. Note that '取り替える' is often used in contexts involving physical objects but can also apply to abstract concepts like roles or responsibilities.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1355

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    component

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lurk, Submerge

Words Using

This kanji is used in 8 words:

    word

    着替える

    Meaning

    Change clothes

    word

    両替

    Meaning

    Exchange

    word

    着替え

    Meaning

    Changing

    word

    言い替える

    Meaning

    Rephrase

    word

    切り替える

    Meaning

    Switch

    word

    為替

    Meaning

    Exchange

    word

    取り替える

    Meaning

    Replace, Exchange

    word

    立て替える

    Meaning

    Pay for

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 曰 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Most

    kanji

    Meaning

    Renew, Grow late

    kanji

    Meaning

    Official

Learn the Kanji

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What does 替 mean?

替 means 'Replace' and 'Exchange'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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