How to say "Change" in Japanese

When translating "change" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 変わる and おつり. In Japanese, 変わる (かわる (kawaru)) is typically associated with "to change, to be transformed, to be different (intransitive)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents This is an intransitive verb, meaning 'to change, to be transformed, to become different' by itself, without a direct agent. It describes a state or situation changing naturally or due to external factors. Its transitive counterpart is 変える. On the other hand, おつり (おつり (otsuri)) maps to "change (money)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Money returned after a purchase when you pay more than the exact amount.. A literal translation of "change" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!