VocabJLPT N1
replacement
NounSuru Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. replacement
  2. 2. substitution
  3. 3. shunting (rail)
A noun meaning the act of switching, replacing, or swapping something out for something else. It is commonly used in everyday contexts such as replacing staff, rearranging seats, or substituting one item for another.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

We plan to replace the servers by the end of the fiscal year.

Sentence 2

The prefectural board of education will replace the textbooks starting next school year.

Sentence 3

If I don't swap out the kids' clothes soon, mornings are going to be a nightmare.

Sentence 4

Just to be safe, we'll swap the backup machine in for the production unit.

Sentence 5

Please note that when reassigning permissions, make sure to keep a record.