How to Say ‘To change’ in Japanese
変える
kaeru
[KAH-eh-roo]
💬 Usage Tip: [変える] is a transitive verb: you change something (object + [を] + [変える]). Don’t confuse with [変わる] = “to change (by itself).”
🇯🇵 In Japan: In offices, you’ll often hear quick, practical requests like [これ変えて] (“Change this”). Clear, direct phrasing is common for small tasks.
Phrase Breakdown
変える
kaeru
[KAH-eh-roo]
to change; to alter; to replace (something with something else)
変える (かえる) means to change/alter something intentionally, or to replace one thing with another (e.g., change a name, schedule, plan).
予定を変える。
Change the schedule.
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