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paraphrase; rewording; rephrasing
The act of expressing the same meaning using different words, or the alternative expression itself.
もっと簡単な言い換えはありますか。
Is there a simpler way to rephrase this?
言い換えれば、時間が足りないということだ。
In other words, there isn't enough time.
この表現は難しいので、もう少しわかりやすい言い換えを考えてみよう。
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:
- 言い換えれば: in other words; to put it another way
- 言い換えると: to rephrase it; in other words
- 別の言い換え: an alternative way of saying it
USAGE:
The verb form 言い換える (to rephrase, to paraphrase) is equally common. 言い換えれば and 言い換えると are standard discourse connectors used when restating a point more clearly.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 言い回し: phrasing, way of saying — focuses on the style or manner of expression rather than substituting one expression for another
- 換言: paraphrase — a more formal, written equivalent of 言い換え