為替
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Noun referring to financial instruments like money orders or the act of exchanging currency. Used in contexts like 『為替レート』 (kawase reeto, 'exchange rate') or 『郵便為替』 (yuubin kawase, 'postal money order').
Theme
At a bank in Tokyo, User is discussing international money transfers with a bank teller named Ken.
為替
かわせ
money order, exchange
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'kawase' (為替) that lets you exchange money for a money order. Think of 'kawase' as 'cash away' — you send cash away for exchange or a money order!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『為替』 (kawase) is commonly used in banking and finance for money transfers and currency exchange. You might see it at banks or in financial news when discussing exchange rates.
Forms
Base: 為替Noun referring to financial instruments like money orders or the act of exchanging currency. Used in contexts like 『為替レート』 (kawase reeto, 'exchange rate') or 『郵便為替』 (yuubin kawase, 'postal money order').