引き換え・引換え・引き替え・引替え・引換・引替|ひきかえhikikae[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
引き換え引き換え is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners. Use it when writing this word unless you have a specific reason to reproduce another spelling.
引換え引換え is a less common written variant of 引き換え. You may encounter it in writing, but beginners should generally choose 引き換え instead.
引き替え引き替え is a less common written variant of 引き換え. Recognize it as an alternative spelling, but beginners should generally use 引き換え.
引替え引替え is less common than 引き換え and the other kana-containing variants. It is an alternative written form, but beginners should choose 引き換え.
引換引換 is a less common form written entirely in kanji. Recognize it as a possible written variant, but use 引き換え when writing the word.
引替引替 is the least common form and uses an entirely kanji spelling with irregular okurigana. Beginners should use 引き換え instead.
Definitions
- nounexchange; conversion
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym交換こうかんNeutralSame word as item 1; the two are near-synonyms rather than opposites, since trading one thing for another also counts as exchange. See item 1.
- SynonymエクスチェンジCasualA colloquial loanword covering exchange and currency exchange; 「引き換え」 is about trading one thing for another.
- Related替えかえNeutralA replacement or spare, as in 「替えのシャツ」; 「引き換え」 is about getting something in exchange.
- Related互換ごかんWrittenA written, formal word for being interchangeable or compatible, as in 「互換性」; 「引き換え」 is about getting something in exchange.
- RelatedやりとりNeutralGiving and taking or an exchange of words, letters, etc.; 「引き換え」 is specifically trading one thing for another.
- Related取り替えとりかえNeutralReplacing something with a new one, as in 「電池の取り替え」; 「引き換え」 is about trading one thing for another.
- Related取り替えっことりかえっこCasualColloquial word for two people swapping the things they hold; 「引き換え」 is about trading one thing for another.
Use 「引き換え」 for getting one thing in return for another or for voucher redemption, as in 「引換券」 and 「〜と引き換えに」. For mutual exchange or replacement pick 「交換」, for swapping in a new one 「取り替え」, for compatibility 「互換」.
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