How to say "Change" in Japanese

When translating "change" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 着替える and 変化する. In Japanese, 着替える (きがえる (kigaeru)) is typically associated with "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.. On the other hand, 変化する (へんかする (henkasuru)) maps to "to change, to vary, to undergo a change" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents A suru-verb used to describe something. A literal translation of "change" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!