How to say "Change" in Japanese

When translating "change" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 変える and 変更する. In Japanese, 変える (かえる (kaeru)) is typically associated with "to change; to alter; to vary (transitive verb)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Transitive verb. Used when you intentionally make something different. Often used with object marker を.. On the other hand, 変更する (へんこうする (henkō suru)) maps to "to change; to modify; to alter; to revise" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to changing or modifying existing plans, rules, settings, or decisions to something else. Slightly more formal than 変える. Often used as 予定を変更する or 設定を変更する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To change! "No matter what happens, my plan to love you forever will never change!" ...っ! T-To declare that your love is unchangeable! B-Baka! Don't make such eternal commitments so easily! But... since you said it, any modification to that statement is permanently forbidden! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『へんこう（変更）する！『ハルカさん、何があっても僕があなたを世界一幸せにするという決定は、永久に変更しません！』って…っ！そんな重大な設定変更不可の宣言をするなんてバカ！…私の方こそあんたへの愛は永遠に上書き保存で変更なしよ！覚悟しなさい！』. A literal translation of "change" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!