synonym Comparative
取り替える
VS
差し替える
Differences Between "取り替える" and "差し替える"
Option A
取り替える
Meaning
to exchange, to replace, to change
Reading
とりかえる (torikaeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
古い電池を新しい電池と取り替えた。
I replaced the old battery with a new one.
Option B
差し替える
Meaning
to replace, to substitute, to change (a part)
Reading
さしかえる (sashikaeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
間違った書類を正しいものに差し替えてください。
Please replace the incorrect document with the correct one.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to exchange, to replace, to change)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 取り替える: Used when swapping one thing for another, often due to damage, necessity, or preference. Implies taking something out and putting a new one in.
- 差し替える: 既存の物を取り除き、別の物と入れ替えることを指します。特に部品や資料の一部を交換する際によく使われます。Refers to removing one thing and putting another, usually similar, thing in its place.
- 取り替える: Used when swapping one thing for another, often due to damage, necessity, or preference. Implies taking something out and putting a new one in.
- 差し替える: 既存の物を取り除き、別の物と入れ替えることを指します。特に部品や資料の一部を交換する際によく使われます。Refers to removing one thing and putting another, usually similar, thing in its place.
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