How to say "Change" in Japanese

When translating "change" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 変わる and 着替える. 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, 着替える (きがえる (kigaeru)) maps to "to change clothes" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Used when changing from one set of clothes to another. Often implies changing into different attire, e.g., for going out or going to bed.. A literal translation of "change" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!