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VocabJLPT N1

to replace

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to move (something) to another location
2. to change the position of
3. to replace

A verb meaning to replace one thing with another, or to substitute something in place of something else. It is commonly used when talking about swapping out words, parts, or elements in writing, software, or physical objects.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I was asked to "please replace this word with a different one."

Sentence 2

"We need to swap out the old parts for new ones," he said.

Sentence 3

"Replacing it makes it much easier to understand," the teacher explained.

Sentence 4

"Let's swap out this part," she suggested.

Sentence 5

I was asked to "explain it using simpler words."