Japanese

える

かえる
Meaning: to replace; to exchange; to substitute
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 替える 替えない
Polite 替えます 替えません
Past 替えた 替えなかった
Polite + Past 替えました 替えませんでした
Te-form 替えて 替えなくて
Potential 替えられる 替えられない
Passive 替えられる 替えられない
Causative 替えさせる 替えさせない
Imperative 替えろ 替えるな

Handwriting

替
え
る

Example

I replaced the old batteries with new ones.

Usage Notes

Used when replacing one thing with another of the same kind, such as changing batteries, light bulbs, or currency.

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