1.
to replace; to substitute
to put something in place of another
古い部品を新しいものに置き換えた。
I replaced the old parts with new ones.
AをBに置き換えて考える。
Think of it by substituting A with B.
変数を値に置き換える。
Replace the variable with the value.
2.
to rephrase; to put in different terms
to express the same idea using different words
別の言葉に置き換えると。
To put it in other words.
自分の言葉に置き換えて説明する。
Explain it by putting it in your own words.
難しい表現を簡単な言葉に置き換えた。
I rephrased the difficult expression in simple words.
置き換える is an ichidan transitive verb meaning to replace, substitute, or rephrase. The basic pattern is AをBに置き換える (to replace A with B).
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Intransitive form: 置き換わる (to be replaced)
ASPECT (ている):
置き換えている means "has replaced" or "is replacing" depending on context.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- AをBに置き換える: to replace A with B
- 言葉に置き換える: to put into words
- 別の言葉に置き換える: to rephrase in other words
- 自分に置き換えて考える: to think about it as if it were yourself
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 入れ替える: to swap, exchange (physical objects)
- 取り替える: to exchange, replace (items)
- 言い換える: to rephrase (speaking only)