Japanese

える

いれかえる
Meaning: to replace; to substitute; to change
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

入
れ
替
え
る

Example sentences

I replaced the old batteries with new ones.
部屋の空気を入れ替えるために窓を開けた。
I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.
扇風機を回して、部屋の空気を入れ替えた。
I turned on the fan and changed the air in the room.
窓をあけて、空気を入れ替えた。
I opened the window and changed the air.
窓を全開にして、部屋の空気を入れ替えた。
I opened the window fully and aired out the room.
既存の設備を最新のものに入れ替えた。
We replaced the existing equipment with the latest ones.
彼は刑期を終えた後、心を入れ替えて社会的に更生した。
After finishing his prison sentence, he changed his ways and rehabilitated into society.

Usage Notes

Used for replacing contents or switching the order/position of items.

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