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のりかえ
noun
transfer; change (of trains/buses)
traveldaily-life
See also: 乗換(のりかえ) (transfer (variant))
1. transfer; change of trains or buses
The act of switching from one train, bus, or transportation line to another during a journey.
(つぎ)(えき)()()えです。
The transfer is at the next station.
東京駅(とうきょうえき)新幹線(しんかんせん)()()えた。
I transferred to the Shinkansen at Tokyo Station.
There's a line that goes directly to the airport with no transfers.
2. switching; changeover
Changing from one product, service, or system to another.
I'm thinking about switching mobile carriers.
ガス会社(がいしゃ)()()料金(りょうきん)(やす)なった
Switching gas companies made my bill cheaper.
With electricity deregulation, the options for switching providers have increased.

Usage

()()え is the noun form of the verb ()()える. Sense 1 (transportation transfer) is the most common meaning. Sense 2 (switching services) has become common in marketing contexts.

Common collocations

  • ()()(えき) (transfer station)
  • ()()案内(あんない) (transfer information/guide)
  • ()()えなし (no transfer, direct)
  • ()()キャンペーン (switching campaign — for services)