入れ替える
irekaeruverb★Intermediate— to swap, exchange, or replace
general
To exchange or replace one thing with another; to swap positions or items.
チームメンバーを入れ替えた。
We swapped team members.
バッテリーを入れ替える必要があります。
We need to replace the battery.
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Commonly used in everyday contexts, such as swapping items, replacing parts, or changing positions.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This verb is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when referring to swapping items or roles.
⚡Gold Rule
Verb Conjugation
Like most Japanese verbs, '入れ替える' follows the standard verb conjugation rules, including polite forms (入れ替えます) and past tense (入れ替えた).
📖Word Origin
From 入れ (ire, 'put in') + 替える (kaeru, 'to change').
📝Usage Notes
Often used in contexts where one item or person is substituted for another, such as in team sports, product replacements, or organizational changes.
Word Breakdown
入れ
put in
prefix替える
to change
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