言(い)い換(か)え

いいかえ
noun
paraphrase; rewording
language
1. paraphrase; rewording; rephrasing
The act of expressing the same meaning using different words, or the alternative expression itself.
もっと簡単(かんたん)な言(い)い換(か)えはありますか。
Is there a simpler way to rephrase this?
言(い)い換(か)えれば、時間(じかん)が足(た)りないということだ。
In other words, there isn't enough time.
この表現(ひょうげん)は難(むずか)しいので、もう少(すこ)しわかりやすい言(い)い換(か)えを考(かんが)えてみよう。
This expression is difficult, so let's try to think of a more understandable rephrasing.

Refers to restating something in different words while preserving the original meaning. Very commonly used in language study and writing contexts.

Common expressions

  • 言(い)い換(か)えれば: in other words; to put it another way
  • 言(い)い換(か)えると: to rephrase it; in other words
  • 別(べつ)の言(い)い換(か)え: an alternative way of saying it

Usage

The verb form 言(い)い換(か)える (to rephrase, to paraphrase) is equally common. 言(い)い換(か)えれば and 言(い)い換(か)えると are standard discourse connectors used when restating a point more clearly.

Similar words

  • 言(い)い回(まわ)し: phrasing, way of saying — focuses on the style or manner of expression rather than substituting one expression for another
  • 換言(かんげん): paraphrase — a more formal, written equivalent of 言(い)い換(か)え

Related Words

Compare: 言(い)い回(まわ)し (phrasing, way of saying)
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