替え

かえ
Alternative writings: 換え, 代え
Frequency:
1

A noun (often as a suffix) indicating a change or alteration — the act or result of replacing or changing something.

NounNoun (Suffix)

Examples

設計の替え案をいくつか用意して会議で示した。

I prepared several alternative designs and presented them at the meeting.

資料の一部に替えが必要だと指摘された。

I was told that part of the materials needed to be changed.

2

A substitute, spare, or replacement item (e.g., a change of clothes, a spare part).

Noun

Examples

着替えをバッグに入れておいてください。

Please put a change of clothes in your bag.

替えの電池が切れてしまったので、買いに行った。

My spare battery ran out, so I went to buy one.

3

Used (usually written 換え) in contexts of exchange — referring to exchanging currencies or the act/ratio of exchange.

Noun

Examples

空港の窓口でドルへの替えをお願いした。

I asked the airport counter to exchange my money into dollars.

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