買(か)い替(か)え

かいかえ
noun
buying a replacement; upgrading
shoppingdaily-life
See also: 買(か)い替(か)える (verb form)
1. buying a replacement; replacement purchase; upgrading
The act of purchasing a new item to replace an old or worn-out one. Common for appliances, electronics, cars, and other durable goods.
パソコンの買(か)い替(か)えを考(かんが)えている。
I'm thinking about getting a new computer.
冷蔵庫(れいぞうこ)がそろそろ買(か)い替(か)えの時期(じき)だ。
It's about time to replace the refrigerator.
車(くるま)の買(か)い替(か)えには補助金(ほじょきん)が出(で)ることもある。
There are sometimes subsidies available when replacing your car.

Usage

The noun form of the verb 買(か)い替(か)える (to buy a replacement). Extremely common in consumer contexts — electronics, appliances, vehicles, and furniture. Often used with の時期(じき) (time to replace).

Common collocations

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