取り替え
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of exchanging or swapping items, often used in contexts like returns or replacements. Can be part of verb phrases such as 『取り替える』 (tori-kaeru, 'to exchange').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are at a used electronics store looking for a new phone. Ken is considering swapping his old model for a newer one.
取り替え
とりかえ
swap, exchange
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Think of 'tori-kae' (取り替え tori-kae) as 'taking' (取り tori) something and 'changing' (替え kae) it — like swapping an item at a store. 'Take-change' → 取り替え (tori-kae, 'swap, exchange').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『取り替え』 (tori-kae, 'swap, exchange') is commonly used in retail and customer service contexts. For example, if a product is defective, you might ask 『取り替えてもらえますか？』 (tori-kaete moraemasu ka?, 'Can I get an exchange?'). It reflects the high standard of service in Japanese businesses.
Forms
Base: 取り替えBase noun form. Refers to the act of exchanging or swapping items, often used in contexts like returns or replacements. Can be part of verb phrases such as 『取り替える』 (tori-kaeru, 'to exchange').