VocabJLPT N2
change
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. change
  2. 2. changing
  3. 3. exchange (e.g. of goods)
  4. 4. change of sides (in baseball, American football, etc.)
A loanword from English meaning "change," used to refer to switching or replacing something. It is commonly heard in everyday conversation, sports commentary, or business settings when suggesting a swap or shift.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The rain's really coming down — want to switch the meeting spot?

Sentence 2

When you change your perspective, sometimes an enemy can start to look like an ally.

Sentence 3

I looked at what was in the fridge and switched up the menu.

Sentence 4

I often switch up my hairstyle depending on my mood in the morning.

Sentence 5

Is it possible to swap the vertical and horizontal axes on this chart?