交替
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Base noun form. Refers to a change, relief, or alteration, often in contexts like shifts or rotations. Used in phrases like 『交替する』 (kōtai suru, 'to change shifts').
Theme
At a community center, User and their neighbor Aiko talk about the schedule for volunteer shifts and the need for change in assignments.
交替
こうたい
change, relief, alteration
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a team at work needing a 'change' or 'relief' from their shift. Think of 'alternate' (sounds like 交替 kōtai) as in alternating shifts — 'Alternate' → 交替 (kōtai, 'change, relief').
Cultural Note
In Japanese workplaces, 『交替』 (kōtai, 'change, relief') is often used for shift changes or rotations, such as in hospitals or factories, to ensure continuous operation and employee rest.
Forms
Base: 交替Base noun form. Refers to a change, relief, or alteration, often in contexts like shifts or rotations. Used in phrases like 『交替する』 (kōtai suru, 'to change shifts').