Meaning

Primary

To Exchange

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

Take and replace something. That is to exchange something with something else.

Reading

とりかえる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings are 取る and 替える put together into one. If you know those words you'll be able to read and understand this one as well.

Context

Context Sentences

そろそろ我々のOA機器を最新のものに取り替える方がいいんじゃないでしょうか。

We should gradually replace all of the office automation equipment for the latest versions.

Kanji Composition