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塗り替える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 塗り替える

塗り変える
りかえ
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #16164
1

to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour)

Examples
橋は塗り替え中である。
The bridge is being repainted.
2

to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map); to remake

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1414
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

paint
plaster
daub
smear
coating

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぬ.る
ぬ.り
まみ.れる
12 strokes
Frequency: 979
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

exchange
spare
substitute
per-

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.える
か.え-
か.わる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かえ
9 strokes
Frequency: 238
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

unusual
change
strange

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.わる
か.わり
か.える
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