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replacement; swap; changing (one attached part for another)
The act of removing a part, fitting, accessory, or attachment and putting a different one in its place. Used for items that are meant to be installed and removed, such as light fixtures, phone cases, name tags, straps, and belts. Distinct from pure replacement (交換) in that the item is physically attached/detached.
You can swap out the strap on this watch, so you can change its look based on your mood.
The noun form of 付け替える (to swap / replace by reattaching), from 付ける (to attach) + 替える (to change). Emphasizes the physical act of detaching one thing and attaching another.
Usage
- Used for items designed to be attached and detached — straps, covers, cases, fittings, fixtures, tags, etc.
- Often appears in product descriptions for items where swappability is a feature: interchangeable watch bands, modular furniture, camera lenses.
- Compare with simple 交換 (exchange, replacement), which is more general and may not involve attachment/detachment.
Common collocations
- 付け替えが簡単: easy to swap out
- 付け替え可能: swappable / replaceable
- ベルトの付け替え: strap replacement
- パーツの付け替え: parts replacement
- 付け替え用の: (adjective form) for replacement
Similar words
- 交換: exchange, swap — broader, includes transactional exchanges and part replacements
- 取り替え: replacement, swap — near synonym, slightly more general
- 差し替え: replacement (by inserting) — used for things that slide or insert, like document pages
- 張り替え: re-covering / re-papering — used for things that are glued on, like shōji paper or upholstery
Related Words
Compare:
交換 (exchange, swap)