取(と)り交(か)わす

とりかわす
godan verb
to exchange (documents, promises)
1. to exchange, to sign mutually
To formally exchange documents, contracts, or promises between parties. Implies a mutual, official exchange.
契約(けいやく)を取(と)り交(か)わす。
To exchange contracts.
両国(りょうこく)は平和(へいわ)条約(じょうやく)を取(と)り交(か)わした。
The two countries exchanged a peace treaty.
売買(ばいばい)の前(まえ)に書面(しょめん)で合意(ごうい)を取(と)り交(か)わしておくべきだ。
You should exchange a written agreement before the transaction.

USAGE:
Used primarily in formal, legal, and business contexts. The object is almost always a formal document (contract, treaty, agreement) or a promise/pledge. Not used for casual exchanges of items.

CONJUGATION:

Godan verb (五段動詞(ごだんどうし)), す-ending.

  • Negative: 取(と)り交(か)わさない
  • Polite: 取(と)り交(か)わします
  • Te-form: 取(と)り交(か)わして
  • Past: 取(と)り交(か)わした

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 契約(けいやく)を取(と)り交(か)わす: to exchange/sign a contract
  • 条約(じょうやく)を取(と)り交(か)わす: to exchange a treaty
  • 覚書(おぼえがき)を取(と)り交(か)わす: to exchange a memorandum
  • 約束(やくそく)を取(と)り交(か)わす: to exchange promises
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Added 2026.2.19 20:43 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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