1.
to replace, to exchange, to swap
To remove one thing and put another in its place, or to exchange two things with each other. Used for replacing worn-out items, swapping objects, and exchanging goods.
電池を取り換える。
Replace the batteries.
古くなったタイヤを新しいのに取り換えた。
I replaced the worn-out tires with new ones.
部屋のカーテンを季節ごとに取り換えるようにしている。
I make it a point to swap out the curtains in my room each season.
USAGE:
Also written as 取り替える. Both kanji spellings (換える and 替える) are used, with 換 emphasizing technical replacement and 替 emphasizing general swapping. In practice they are often interchangeable.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 電球を取り換える: replace a light bulb
- フィルターを取り換える: replace a filter
- 部品を取り換える: replace a part
- 新品に取り換える: replace with a new one
SIMILAR WORDS:
取り換える focuses on removing one item and inserting another. 交換する is more formal and often implies a mutual exchange. 入れ替える emphasizes putting something new in place of the old.
Related Words
Related:
とりかえる